Good news for Dinamo: Reports of deal completion denied, Livaković rejects rich offer
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Croatian national team goalkeeper Dominik Livaković has rejected a lucrative offer from Greek club Olympiacos.
- Reports suggested a transfer fee of 4.5 million euros was agreed, but Livaković's agent confirmed this was inaccurate.
- Livaković currently plays for Fenerbahçe, and his former club Dinamo Zagreb is attempting to bring him back, with negotiations ongoing.
Croatian international goalkeeper Dominik Livaković has reportedly turned down a substantial offer from Greek powerhouse Olympiacos, a move that could potentially pave the way for his return to his former club, Dinamo Zagreb. While speculation circulated that a transfer fee of 4.5 million euros had been agreed upon, Livaković's agent, Andy Bara, has refuted these claims, stating the information is incorrect.
Livaković is currently under contract with Turkish club Fenerbahçe. Dinamo Zagreb has been actively pursuing his return since his six-month loan spell ended. The possibility of his return seemed to diminish when Olympiacos entered the race with a significant financial package. However, Livaković's decision to reject the Greek club's offer suggests his priorities may lie elsewhere, potentially with a return to Dinamo.
It is known that the player's greatest wish is to return to Dinamo, and this is probably why he rejected the Greeks' rich offer.
Dinamo Zagreb had previously submitted a bid of three million euros, which was reportedly rejected. The ongoing negotiations indicate that both clubs and the player are still in discussions. Notably, Olympiacos was prepared to match Livaković's salary at Fenerbahçe, estimated between two and three million euros annually, an amount Dinamo cannot match. This implies that financial compensation is not the sole factor influencing Livaković's decision, with a desire to return to Dinamo likely playing a significant role. Other clubs, including Torino, Crystal Palace, and Celtic, have also shown interest in the goalkeeper.
Olympiacos was ready to match the salary he has at Fenerbahçe - between two and three million euros annually.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.