Kovac to Basel
Last updated : 25 June 2011 By Bryan Pop Robson
Despite having one year remaining on his contract, Kovac had grown
disappointed with a lack of first team opportunitys, Since falling down
the midfield pecking order under Avram Grant.
Kovac has decided to embark on a fresh challenge, despite the arrival
of new manager Sam Allardyce and the prospect of a fresh challenge
in the Championship.
League Champions Basel have offered the former Czech Republic
international a two-year deal as they prepare for UEFA Champions
League football.
Kovac, 31, could face the Hammers when Basel take on Allardyce's
side in a pre-season friendly on 13th July.
Kovac initially joined West Ham from Spartak Moscow in January 2009
before making the move permanent the following August.
