Wolfsburg intend to keep Džeko and Misimovic

(GSM) – Wolfsburg have warned rivals that they intend keep key duo Edin Džeko and Zvjezdan Misimovic at the club for the coming season.

Highly rated Bosnia striker Džeko has been linked with a host of clubs across Europe with the likes Manchester City, Juventus and Milan pursuing the goalscoring forward.

And midfield maestro Misimovic has been linked with several other Bundesliga clubs in recent weeks, but Wolfsburg managing director Dieter Hoeness has stated that the pair are going nowhere.

“We have decided to end the recurring speculation: both Edin Džeko and Zvjezdan Misimovic will be staying at Wolfsburg, no matter what offers come in for them,” said Hoeness.

After a meeting with coach Steve McClaren and club chairman Dr Francisco Javier Garcia Sanz, Hoeness has made it clear that the duo will not be sold.

“We did not want this speculation to become endless as we move closer to the start of the season,” added Hoeness.

“It made no sense to continue going around in circles. Now everybody can concentrate on the new season.

“Furthermore, both players have clear contracts which don’t leave any room for misinterpretation.

“There was not a single offer for either of them anyway so this discussion was only virtual.”

Despite, the duo expressing their desire to leave the club, Hoeness does not expect any negative repercussions from the club’s firm stance.

“I am convinced that our decision will have no effect on the performance of Edin and ‘Zwetschge’,” noted Hoeness

“They are two excellent footballers and decent lads. Both are working very well in training.”