Dinamo Zagreb Forward Bakrar Set to Miss Thun Match Amid Transfer Talks

Dinamo Zagreb forward Monsef Bakrar is set to miss the second leg of the Champions League qualifier against Swiss side Thun, with reports suggesting the club is avoiding a 100,000 euro bonus payment to his former club, New York City.

Bakrar, who joined Dinamo last summer for one million euros, has scored 18 goals in 42 appearances for the Croatian club. He traveled with the team to Switzerland for the first leg but remained on the bench, a decision likely influenced by the potential bonus payment.

The 26-year-old Algerian is reportedly nearing a transfer to an Egyptian club for approximately 3.5 million euros. While the deal is not yet finalized, Bakrar has been training separately from the main squad in recent days, further indicating his imminent departure.

His absence from the Thun match is almost certain, and his participation in Dinamo's domestic league opener against Slaven Belupo on Friday is also in doubt. The club is navigating a delicate situation as they prepare for a significant transfer while managing their European campaign.