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I was prevented from coming to Zvezda
Goran Gavrilović was one of the best goalkeepers in Yugoslav football in the late eighties. Red Star wanted him in their ranks, but he was prevented from reaching Marakana. Today in Zrenjanin, he works with young goalkeepers and the results are fascinating.
TL;DR
- Goran Gavrilović was a prominent Yugoslav goalkeeper in the late 1980s.
- He played for clubs like Partizan, Radnički Niš, and Proleter Zrenjanin, and had a stint in Turkey.
- Gavrilović was known as a penalty-saving specialist.
- A planned transfer to Red Star Belgrade did not materialize due to club disagreements.
- He has since transitioned to coaching, working with young goalkeepers and achieving notable results.
- He has coached at the 'Bambi' Academy for 12 years and previously coached at Hajduk from Lyon.