36 year old defensive midfielder, whose club team is Red Bulls Salzburg (sister club of the New York Red Bulls), told Croatian newspaper Slobodna Damlacija that he is "...closer to the decision of hanging up my international boots than staying on for another campaign. However, he said that he "will play for another year at Salzburg for sure and the club has made me an open offer to take up any position I choose when I decide to retire."
a member of the Croatian National Team, Kovac has has won 75 caps and scored 12 goals. HIs first match for the national team was in the 2002 World Cup against Mexico which the team lost 1-0.The only question is who will replace Kovac as captain once he retires. One good choice could be his younger brother Robert who is currently 34 years old and also plays for the national team. One thing I suggest is that Coach Slaven Bilic not choose a younger player since most younger players on the Croatian national team tend to be hot tempered in the middle of matches. Whoever Bilic chooses, the captain should be someone at least 25 years old. Another great choice would Eduardo da Silva assuming that his injury is not career ending.
I will post more regarding Niko Kovac's possible retirement as more information comes out.
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