Dejan Ljubičić, a 27-year-old Austrian international of Croatian descent, has signed with Dinamo Zagreb as a free agent after four years at Köln. Ljubičić is a midfielder born in Vienna who started his career at Rapid and was an important part of the Köln team that won the 2. Bundesliga. Despite his Croatian roots, he chose to represent Austria internationally. Ljubičić expressed his happiness about joining Dinamo, stating he has been a fan since childhood and aims to win trophies with the club. His signing was confirmed on the club’s official website. Media also reported an incident where Ljubičić and a teammate damaged the facade of a mosque in Kiseljak, for which he paid a fine.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets focus on Ljubičić’s professional achievements, his background, and his commitment to Dinamo, highlighting his career progression and his aspirations to win trophies. They also mention the incident with the mosque but frame it as a minor mistake for which he took responsibility.
Center: Center-leaning sources provide a balanced report on Ljubičić’s signing, detailing his career history, his choice to represent Austria despite Croatian roots, and his enthusiasm for joining Dinamo. They mention the mosque incident factually without much editorializing.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize Ljubičić’s Croatian heritage and his connection to Dinamo, a symbol of Croatian pride. They may highlight the mosque incident more prominently, possibly framing it in a negative light, but also stress his commitment to winning and representing Croatian football.
