In an interview for Serbian website, Serbian opposite Aleksandar Atanasijević announced his retirement from the national team after the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. He also hinted that head coach Igor Kolaković might step down regardless of the team’s results.
The Serbian national team has been striving for an Olympic return for over a decade, missing out on the Rio and Tokyo Games. With a clear goal of competing in Paris 2024, veterans like Atanasijević, Uros Kovačević, and Marko Podraščanin aim to conclude their international careers on a high note.
Atanasijević emphasized the significance of this final opportunity, reflecting on his 15-year tenure with the team. He expressed gratitude for the journey and the camaraderie shared with his teammates.
