GNK Dinamo Zagreb wanted to sign Marin Šotiček, but Basel moved faster GNK Dinamo Zagreb wanted to sign Marin Šotiček, but Basel moved faster. Rijeka is now working on a loan deal for the Croatian talent who made 38 appearances for the Swiss club last season. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in HNL, 86 pts, 27W-5D-4L from 36 games, recent form DWWWW. ## Šotiček's career and transfer Marin Šotiček (21) started his professional career at Lokomotiva. Before moving to Basel, he wanted to join Dinamo, who also wanted him badly. The reported fee was 1.5 million euros, including bonuses and a percentage of future sales. Šotiček made 38 appearances last season for Basel, scoring one goal and providing three assists. In total, he has 70 appearances, seven goals and seven assists for Basel. ## Rijeka in the transfer game Rijeka was the fastest and most concrete in the transfer game. Šotiček wants to join Rijeka, but the club from Kvarner must reach an agreement with Basel. It is most likely a loan deal with an option to buy. ## Dinamo and Šotiček's father According to Šotiček's father, Dinamo offered him a monthly salary of 10,000 euros. He also said that he believes "Marin should not have joined Dinamo". Dinamo announced that they would sue Šotiček's father. ## Šotiček's talent Šotiček is considered one of the biggest talents in Croatian football. He has 20 appearances and three goals for the Croatian U-21 team. Transfermarkt values him at 1.5 million euros.