Džeko's interview for Bosnian newspapers:
Q: Are you dissapointed with the developments in the club in the last few weeks regarding your status? We are reffering to the return of Tevez and his automatic inclusion in the first team and the favoring of Balotelli? The upublic in Bosnia is dissapointed, especially as everyone believes you deserve to play in the first 11?
A: Of course I am not satisfied with how things have developed in the last two months. I have given a lot for the team, especially in the first part of the season and I have contributed to leading City where they are now. That I'm not playing is maybe not connected to football any more, but it is what it is. Yes, I am dissapointed, if thats what you wanted to hear, as I know best how much I have given to this team and to the efforts to win the title.
Q: Do you think your lack of playing time is jeopardizing your form or even career?
A: No, it cant jeopardize my career. These are normal things in sport, especially in football. Maybe I just didnt have time to get into proper form, as iti is difficult not playing at all and then come in and score 3 goals in 10 or 20 minutes. Whoever played football knows it doesnt work that way.
Q: What is your relationship with Mancini?
A: We dont talk much, but Mancini is the type which doesnt talk to players.
Q: How happy are you with this season regardless of everything?
A: Considering everything, I'm very happy. I played very well in the first part of the season and had a llot of playing time. If I had the same playing time in the second part of season, I would have definitely scored more goals. However, when you add everything up, I can be happy and proud with what I did this season.
Q: How do you comment all the rumours that you are a target for Juventus, Milan, Borussia Dortmunt, Bayern...? Does it bother you or dous it make you fell good?
A: I dont think about it. I'm used to the newspapers writing about it every day. When I come across an article like that, I read it and flip the page. Here, I want to say to all my fans that, as soon as there is something concrete, and if there is something concrete, I will publish it on my official website, which is meant for such things.