Dinamo's new signing: The difference between Rijeka and Dinamo is player quality

Dinamo Zagreb's new defender, Stjepan Radeljić, expressed satisfaction with his debut for the club, which ended in a 2-0 victory with a clean sheet against Slaven Belupo. Despite admitting to some initial "positive nerves," Radeljić felt comfortable on the field as the match progressed, emphasizing the good understanding with his teammates.

Radeljić, who joined Dinamo as a free agent after his contract with Rijeka expired, has a history of playing over a hundred matches for Rijeka and around eighty for Sheriff Tiraspol, with previous stints at Široki Brijeg, Zrinjski, Osijek, and Stuttgart's second team. His debut in the starting eleven was facilitated by playing alongside Niko Galešić, a former teammate from Rijeka. Radeljić stated that playing with Galešić, with whom he narrowly missed winning the league title at Rijeka, significantly eased his transition to Dinamo.

When comparing his former club Rijeka with his new team Dinamo, Radeljić pointed out that the primary difference lies in the quality of the players. While acknowledging some organizational differences, he described both clubs as highly organized. He also shared his "fantastic" impressions from the World Cup, calling it a huge experience with impressive organization, stadiums, and atmosphere, particularly noting the enthusiastic support from Bosnian fans.

Radeljić is now focused on competing for a spot in Dinamo's defense, facing competition from other talented players like Dominguez, McKenna, and Galešić. He stressed that despite the competition, the team maintains a positive atmosphere, with all players getting along well and working together without ego.