Israeli player Dor Peretz opts against Dinamo Zagreb move, stays in Israel

Israeli midfielder Dor Peretz has decided against joining Croatian football club Dinamo Zagreb, opting instead to remain in Israel for personal reasons. The potential transfer, which had been a subject of discussion, will not proceed, leaving Dinamo to continue its search for midfield reinforcements.

Dinamo Zagreb is currently undergoing a squad evaluation as players return from loan spells. Several individuals who were on loan are not expected to secure permanent places in the team. This includes Nikola Čavlina, who did not play during his loan at Como, and Samy Mmaee, who was dismissed from the first team at Qarabag due to disciplinary issues. Lukas Kačavenda and Robert Mudražija also returned from loans in Austria and Greece, respectively, having had limited playing time.

The club is preparing for the upcoming season with intensive training sessions in Slovenia. Manager Zvonimir Boban and his staff are looking to streamline the current squad of 31 players. Competition in the midfield is particularly strong, and the club is still considering adding new players to that area.

Players like Lukas Kačavenda and Robert Mudražija may seek new loan or permanent moves before the season begins if they cannot secure significant playing time. The future of Colombian forward Jhon Córdoba also remains uncertain, as he has two years left on his contract but has struggled to make an impact, with only two appearances and one goal in the previous season.

Dinamo is also integrating several young players into the first-team training. The club is expected to send some of these younger talents to their reserve team, Dinamo II, which competes in the second division, to gain experience and potentially earn a return to the senior squad. The overall aim is to create a more cohesive and competitive team for the upcoming challenges.