Ex-Premier League star, Ivan Klasnic, says he might die at any time after painkillers prescribed by his outdated membership ruined his well being following an undiagnosed situation.
Klasnic has had three kidney transplants and received a £4million settlement from former facet Werder Bremen in 2020 after painkillers given by the membership led to his renal illness getting worse.
The 45-year-old, finest identified in England for his 4 years at Bolton, spoke about his regarding well being on German TV.
On a documentary, the Croatian mentioned: ‘Who is aware of how for much longer I’ve left to reside. I’ve to be grateful that I’m nonetheless alive, regardless that I’m ailing and I must take tablets.
‘After all I’m livid. I’d not need anyone to must endure what I’ve been by means of.
‘Irrespective of how a lot cash I’ve acquired in compensation, it will not convey my well being again.’
Ivan Klasnic (left), pictured taking part in for Bolton in opposition to Man United in 2009, says he’s livid at having needed to endure his painkiller hell
Klasnic (proper) was a hit at Bolton and spent 4 years on the membership earlier than they have been relegated
He went on: ‘It’s tough to get by with out painkillers if you wish to produce a efficiency on the sphere.
‘I do not suppose that you would be able to play any type of skilled sport with out utilizing pain-relief medication.
‘However had I identified that I had kidney issues, I’d not have taken these medicines.’
Klasnic performed for Werder Bremen between 2001 and 2008. In 2007 he suffered kidney failure and required his first transplant – which dominated him out for 10 months.
The next yr, Klasnic claimed membership medical doctors had already been conscious of the issue in 2002 and introduced authorized motion in opposition to them.
It was additionally given as his motive for leaving the membership when his contract expired as he didn’t wish to work with the identical medical employees.
Klasnic then signed for for Bolton within the prime flight with 24 targets in 93 video games up entrance having signed for the membership below Gary Megson in 2009.
He left Wanderers after their relegation from the Premier League in 2012 for a quick spell at Mainz, the place he retired in 2013.
Klasnic received a league and cup double at Bremen and represented his nation 41 occasions, scoring 12 targets.
