Marin Šotiček at the center of transfer battle: Hajduk and Rijeka fight for Dinamo fan
Marin Šotiček, a young Croatian international and GNK Dinamo Zagreb fan, is at the center of a transfer battle between Hajduk Split and Rijeka. Both clubs are interested in the young player who had a weaker performance in Basel but scored seven goals and provided seven assists in 70 matches. GNK Dinamo Zagreb finished the 2025 HNL season at the top with 86 points, 27 wins, 5 draws, and 4 losses, and their recent form was DWWWW.
Šotiček's connection to Dinamo
Šotiček was already on Hajduk's radar before his transfer to Basel but immediately rejected their offer because he is a big Dinamo fan. However, things have changed now. Šotiček stagnated in Basel, and now two of Dinamo's biggest rivals are offering him a chance to revive his career. Will he choose the path of Kranjčar and Brekal or Kramarić and Nike Janković? Only time will tell.
What are Šotiček's options?
Šotiček has two very interesting options. The first is that he could sign for Hajduk or Rijeka, and the second is a move to Poland or another destination far from Croatia. Both Hajduk and Rijeka offer the same loan model with an option to buy, and Šotiček could be a reinforcement for the position currently occupied by Roko Brajković.
Which club has better chances?
Hajduk was already interested in Šotiček but has renewed its interest, according to Sportske novosti. Rijeka is also interested in the young international. Which club will succeed in the transfer? Only time will tell. In any case, Šotiček has better options in Croatia than in Switzerland.
