Berisha started applying for Albanian citizenship in September 2006 along with Mërgim Mavraj, Genc Mehmeti and Alban Dragusha, this following the recommendations of Hans-Peter Briegel before he resigned from his role as the manager of the Albania national team.
Berisha began seeking Albanian citizenship in September 2006 alongside other individuals (Mavraj, Mehmeti, Dragusha) after receiving recommendations from Hans-Peter Briegel prior to resigning from his position as manager of the Albania national team.