Written by Vedran Ćavara With the festive season upon us, the January transfer window looms large for many Croatian players. Who is coming? Who is going? And where will several high profile stars land? Here are my predictions below: Photo: Reuters Ivan Perišić is among the brightest of the young Croatian National team players, currently plying his trade as a … [Read more...] about Who will move this winter?
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Here they come for Halilović
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Photo: PA Photos The flood gates are starting to open for Dinamo Zagreb's 16 year-old wiz kid Alen Halilović. Already dubbed the 'new Modrić' and the 'Balkan Messi', Halilović is now receiving serious transfer attention from European giants Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid, with The Daily Mail and The Mirror reporting a possible £6 to 7 million bid from … [Read more...] about Here they come for Halilović
Perišić done in Dortmund?
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Photo: talksport.co.uk There may be trouble in Dortmund as Ivan Perišić and his agent have informed Borussia manager Jürgen Klopp that they are looking for a transfer out as soon as possible. The 23 year-old attacking midfielder has seen limited time coming off the bench for the reigning Bundesliga champions this year and wasn’t featured in Dortmund’s 3-1 win over Augsburg … [Read more...] about Perišić done in Dortmund?
Killer heading home
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Photo: DPA 32 year-old Croatian striker Ivan 'Killer' Klasnić has signed a one-year contract with Bundesliga club FSV Mainz 05, returning him to Germany for the first time since the 2007-08 season, where he played for Werder Bremen. Killer played eight seasons in Bremen where he scored 49 goals in 151 appearances. He was born in Hamburg. Klasnić started his career at … [Read more...] about Killer heading home
Luka Modrić completes Real Madrid move (Updated)
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Photo: Real Madrid Croatian star midfielder Luka Modrić has finally completely his much anticipated transfer to Real Madrid from Tottenham Hotspur. Modrić passed his physical at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on Monday, inking a five-year deal. Madrid paid £33 million ($52.2 million) for Modrić, who will wear #19. Real Madrid will once again take part in the … [Read more...] about Luka Modrić completes Real Madrid move (Updated)
What’s up with Modric?
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Photo: Dail Mail Written by Joe Pielago CroatianSports.com's rookie reporter Joe Pielago attended Tuesday night’s Tottenham Hotspur vs. Los Angeles Galaxy friendly at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California in search of Spurs new manager, Andres Villas-Boas', honest opinion on Luka Modrić and his future at the club. Numerous rumors have been flying around about … [Read more...] about What’s up with Modric?
OFFICIAL: Pranjić to Sporting Lisbon
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Photo: FourFourTwo Hrvatska Croatian midfielder, Danijel Pranjić, announced today that he will be joining Portugal's Sporting Lisbon on a free transfer from Bayern Munich. After much speculation that the 30 year-old Pranjić would join Nikica Jelavić at Everton or even chase the money in China, it was a bit of a surprise that he left for Portugal, albeit a good … [Read more...] about OFFICIAL: Pranjić to Sporting Lisbon
Good Showing at Euros Brings Big Deals for Vatreni
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It didn't take long for somebody to snatch up the 26 year old after his inspiring performance at Euro2012. A price has not been put on Mario Mandžukić's head, but we know the deal will last until 2016. Many Hrvati were expecting a Crottenham Hotspur in Wolfsburg, but the trade frees up space for Lakic and Olic to play side by side for a struggling Wolfsburg … [Read more...] about Good Showing at Euros Brings Big Deals for Vatreni
PRANJIĆ OFF TO THE ORIENT?
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Photo: U-Gett 30 year-old Croatian utility man Danijel Pranjić is being wooed by a first division Chinese club. The current Bayern Munich man has seen little first team football this season and is more than interested in the cash this unnamed club would like to throw at him. He signed with Bayern Munich in 2009 but never got a true chance with all the talent around him. … [Read more...] about PRANJIĆ OFF TO THE ORIENT?
