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Multiple national teams vie for former Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić
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Multiple national teams vie for former Croatia coach Zlatko Dalić

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Zlatko Dalić, following his departure as Croatia's national football coach, has received numerous international offers.
  • Reports suggest the UAE is considering a lucrative annual salary of five million euros.
  • Dalić is reportedly planning to bring members of his former coaching staff with him to his next role.

Following his successful tenure as the head coach of the Croatian national football team, Zlatko Dalić has attracted significant interest from several international teams. After nearly nine years leading the national squad, Dalić is reportedly considering offers from various countries, marking the end of a highly successful era for Croatian football.

Among the potential destinations, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a strong contender, with reports indicating an offer of five million euros annually. If this deal materializes, Dalić would become the highest-paid Croatian coach in history. He is also said to be planning to bring key members of his former coaching staff, including Ivica Olić, Vedran Ćorluka, and Danijel Subašić, along with conditioning coaches and an analyst, to his new team.

Beyond the UAE, Dalić has drawn attention from other footballing nations. According to football insider Lorenzo Lepore, interest has also come from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and South Korea. Furthermore, Mexico and Colombia have recently conducted thorough investigations into his potential engagement, signaling strong interest from South American football giants.

While Dalić's next move is still under consideration, the widespread interest underscores his reputation as a highly sought-after coach on the international stage. His departure from the Croatian national team opens a new chapter, with multiple high-profile opportunities awaiting him.

following his departure from the Croatia NT role, multiple national teams have already made contact regarding Zlatko Dalić. He has attracted interest from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and South Korea, as previously reported, and more recently, Mexico and…

— Lorenzo LeporeVia X (formerly Twitter), detailing the international interest in Zlatko Dalić.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.