Just when you thought football transfers were boring, Hajduk and Ivan Rakitić come to prove you wrong! While others struggle with negotiations, Rakitić, a former international and football champion, uses his language skills and connections to bring the right players to Hajduk. The latest example? Ivica Ivušić, a goalkeeper with experience from Cyprus, who arrived on Rakitić’s call and signed a four-year contract.
But wait, it’s not just Ivušić in the game! Francois Vitali, the former sporting director, tried to bring other players, but when it became clear Vitali was leaving, Rakitić took matters into his own hands. His call to the owner of Cypriot Pafos, Roman Dubov, cut the transfer price by a whopping one million euros! Hajduk ended up paying less than the market suggested, and Ivušić’s annual salary fits the club’s new standards, around 200,000 euros per year.
This isn’t just a transfer; it’s a full-on diplomatic mission! Rakitić, known for speaking four languages, uses his status and connections to make Hajduk a serious player in the market. While other clubs send agents, Hajduk sends Rakitić — and it shows!
And that’s not all — Rakitić is already negotiating with Ante Rebić, a former teammate from the national team, to bring him to the club as well. New sporting director Goran Vućarović and Rakitić are working together to make Hajduk a club that not only attracts players but also keeps them on favorable terms.
So, while you wonder how Hajduk manages to bring stars, the answer is simple: they have Ivan Rakitić, a man who not only knows how to play football but also how to negotiate like a true boss. Hajduk is ready for big things, and Rakitić is their secret weapon.
What do you think? Will Rakitić and Ivušić bring a revolution to Hajduk? Or is this just the beginning of a great football saga? Drop a comment and let the fans’ voice be heard!
