Source: Team_Talk
Begovic planning English stay
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic has revealed that he would be happy to see out the rest of his career in the Premier League.[LNB] The Bosnia-Herzegovina international has plied his trade in England since joining Portsmouth in 2005 and is happy with life after starting a family.[LNB]He moved to the Britannia Stadium 18 months ago and became Tony Pulis' first-choice keeper last season after dislodging Thomas Sorensen as No 1.[LNB]Begovic is still only 23 and has many years in front of him, but has no plans at this point to embark on a new challenge in a different country.[LNB]"I'm enjoying it here and I think that I will stay in England even after my career is over," he told San.ba. "My 20-month-old daughter, Taylor, was born here and I would like her to grow up in England. [LNB]"But then again, my parents live in Germany and who knows what will happen.[LNB]"But my point is - I want the best for my kids and that is why I could see myself and my family in England for a long time."[LNB]Begovic has also predicted that a number of his compatriots will soon be heading to British shores, insisting there are several Bosnians who could shine in the Premier League.[LNB]"Now that me and Edin Dzeko are playing in the Premier League there is much more talk about Bosnian players, and I believe that there are footballers who could also play here," he said.[LNB]"I see many players who would fit perfectly, like (Vedad) Ibisevic, (Sejad) Salihovic, (Emir) Spahic and (Miralem) Pjanic. [LNB]"I hope and also believe that there will be more Bosnians coming to England this summer."
