Norwegian-Kosovar midfielder Herolind Shala (33) has found his new employer – and is now ready for his eleventh club at senior level. According to Albanian media, he has signed for Partizani Tirana, one of Albania’s most merited clubs.
The transfer was officially confirmed by the club on Tuesday evening. Shala has signed a deal that lasts until the end of the 2024/25 season.
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The club writes: 🗣 Partizani is pleased to announce the signing of midfielder Herolind Shala. The former Albania and Kosovo player is officially part of Partizan, a team with which he will also record his first experience in the Albanian championship. Shala has signed a contract with the Reds until the end of the 2025-2026 season, and the club has an option to extend it for another year. Shala is a player with a very eventful career, having played in Norway, Denmark, the Czech Republic and Turkey. He joins Partizan as a free agent after his adventure with Norwegian IK Start.
From Skien to Albania – a journey through 11 clubs
Shala, who has 27 caps for Kosovo, grew up in Skien and started his career in Notodden before making his debut in the Eliteserien with Odd in 2011. From there, an international career followed, with stays in:
- Sparta Prague (Czech Republic)
- Slovan Liberec (Czech Republic)
- Kasımpaşa (Turkey)
- Lyngby (Denmark)
- Start (Norway)
- Vålerenga (Norway)
- Stabæk (Norway)
- Erzurumspor (Turkey)
Last year, he had a brief comeback in Start, where he made four appearances in the OBOS league. Now a new chapter in Albanian top-flight football awaits.
What can Partizani Tirana expect?
Shala is an experienced and technically skilled midfielder, with a background in several European leagues. His breadth and experience could be important for Partizani, who in recent years have been fighting for top positions in the Kategoria Superiore.
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