Hajduk signs winger Marin Šotiček on loan from Basel

Hajduk Split has secured the signing of Marin Šotiček, a promising 21-year-old winger, on a one-year loan deal from Swiss club Basel. The transfer marks Šotiček's return to Croatian football after a stint in Switzerland, where he moved from Lokomotiva Zagreb for a significant fee.

Šotiček, who has been linked with a return to Croatian football for some time, was reportedly close to joining Rijeka before Hajduk intervened and secured his signature. The young attacker expressed his excitement upon signing, stating his impressions were "fantastic" and that he eagerly anticipates meeting his new teammates and beginning training.

"I follow our league, I really like coach Garcia's football, I think I can easily fit into his ideas," Šotiček told the club's official website. He also noted that he knows many players from the youth national teams, which he believes will help him settle in. Šotiček is committed to giving his all in every match and working hard to ensure the team's success.