The defender who wore the “Maribor” kit since 2024 will no longer play in this team. P. Širvys’ contract has ended, and both the Lithuanian and the club announced the separation.
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“I spent the best years of my life here in this exceptional team. My family and I felt the love of the city and its people from the very first day,” P. Širvys wrote in farewell.
– I had the opportunity to experience the beauty and culture of this wonderful country. I made friends who will remain so for the rest of my life. With tears in my eyes, the time has come to say ‘goodbye.’ Thank God for this unforgettable opportunity. Thank you and good luck, Maribor.”
Having moved from “Panevėžys,” with whom he sensationally became Lithuanian champion in 2023, P. Širvys played a total of 80 matches for the “Maribor” club, scored 4 goals, and made 7 assists.
“Thank you all for the wonderful moments and good luck on your other journeys,” the “Maribor” club itself wrote, confirming the departures of P. Širvys and four other players.
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“The defender from Lithuania will certainly have no problems finding a new team,” writes the Slovenian football portal “Planet Nogomet.”
– One of the possibilities mentioned is Azerbaijan. It is said that P. Širvys is on the radar of the country’s powerhouse club “Qarabag.”
The latter has impressed this season in the UEFA Champions League – defeating Lisbon’s “Benfica” (3:2), Frankfurt’s “Eintracht” (3:2), “Copenhagen” (2:0), drawing (2:2) with London’s “Chelsea,” and advancing to the knockout stages.
However, “Qarabag,” which has dominated the Azerbaijani championship in recent years, was overtaken by Baku’s “Sabah,” coached by Valdas Dambrauskas, and will not play in the Champions League qualifiers next season.
