Midfielder from Croatia and Dinamo Zagreb Martin Baturina is designed to be the Balkan country's next big export in the world of football. The 21-year-old is being chased by a host of top clubs in Europe, and could be set for a move in the summer of 2025.
Baturina is under contract until 2028, but Dinamo are willing to consider offers of around 25 million euros, which should not be a major problem for most of Europe's elite. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid have been credited with interest, but Real Madrid moved for the Croatian talent. However Germanijak (via Sport) say that Baturina rejected his offer. They had presented a five-year deal for him, but he was reluctant to spend two years on loan since joining, as Los Blancos wanted.
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The side that is most advanced in the negotiations are Paris Saint-Germain. They would be willing to make the move happen next month, but Dinamo want to keep Baturina until the end of the season.
Baturina has made nine appearances for Croatia so far, and is part of the new generation of midfielders coming into the side behind Luka Modric, alongside Petar Sucic. Baturina is comfortable in different roles in the midfield, and has been compared to Modric, although it is more to his nationality than anything else. He stands out for his passing, vision and ability to play the final pass.
