Edin Dzeko says goodbye to the national team

Bosnia and Herzegovina will host Sweden tomorrow in the Nations League at Bilino Polje Stadium at 21.45 GMT.

Dzeko, who announced that he would say goodbye to the national team before the match, spoke at the press conference.

Dzeko stated that wearing the national team jersey is more important than anything for him and said, "Every child who plays football wants to play in the national team one day. I also realized my dreams. I did my best, I reached the highest point I could reach. That's why I'm leaving happy." he said.

Stating that Bilino Polje has a special place for him and the national team, Dzeko stated that they want to leave the Sweden match with a victory.

Stating that the Sweden match will be a farewell match for the national team and that his emotions intensified, Dzeko continued as follows:

"I feel an excitement and pressure similar to my childhood days. As if I were going to take my first steps. The national team is an emotion in itself. It will be difficult to hide these, but when the first whistle blows, I will not think about anything else. I know that I did the best I could for the national team. I gave everything I could. That's why I'm leaving happy and satisfied. My children are not happy with the decision to say goodbye. Now all that's left is to hold my children's hands, take them to the stands and cheer for our Bosnia and Herzegovina."

Addressing young football players, Dzeko emphasized that talent alone is not enough and that they need to work harder every day while pursuing their dreams.

On the other hand, a large photograph of Edin Dzeko wearing the number 11 Bosnia and Herzegovina jersey was hung on Marshal Tito Street in the capital Sarajevo.

Meatball shops in Sarajevo also announced that for Dzeko's sake, they will put 10 meatballs on the menu as 11 pieces at the same price tomorrow.