31.01.2026 18:51
The life story of 23-year-old midfielder Kristjan Asllani, who was brought into Beşiktaş's squad on loan from Inter, is quite interesting. Asllani migrated to Italy with his family on a refugee boat at the age of 2 and had a difficult childhood. Here is the unknown life story of Asllani...
The Super Lig giant Beşiktaş has loaned 23-year-old midfielder Kristjan Asllani from Serie A team Inter until the end of the season with a purchase option. The unknown life story of the Albanian footballer has drawn significant attention.
MIGRATED ON A REFUGEE BOAT AT AGE 2
Born in the city of Elbasan, Albania, Asllani migrated to Italy's Tuscany Region on a refugee boat with his family at the age of 2. His father worked in road maintenance, and his mother worked at a confectionery company. The player, who had a difficult childhood, started playing football at the age of 5 in the Butese Calcio youth academy due to his deep love for the sport.
JOINED EMPOLI AT AGE 10
The Albanian footballer was quickly noticed for his ability to use both feet very well and joined Empoli at the age of 10. With his performance here, the star player drew all the attention and was promoted to the First Team.
FIRST SERIE A GOAL AGAINST INTER
Asllani, as a twist of fate, scored his first Serie A goal against Inter, the team that held his transfer rights. Asllani, who transferred to his beloved Inter on loan at the age of 20, joined the Milan team with his transfer rights after one season. At the beginning of this season, he was loaned to Torino.