The dynamo is undergoing a terrible change! This is the actual list of players that Boban and Company have written off.

Branko Ivankovic, technical director of the United Arab Emirates national football team, stated that Zlatko Dalic has become an absolute star in the country. Speaking to Croatian Radio, Ivankovic expressed pride in the growing community of Croatian coaches working in the Emirates. He identified Dalic, who currently manages the senior national team, as the leading figure among them. Ivankovic noted that all coaching contracts in the region are four years long, reflecting an understanding that results take time to materialize. He added that the local authorities were persistent in their pursuit of Dalic, citing his historical success with Croatia alongside Didier Deschamps as the primary reason for their interest. The ultimate objective of this project, according to Ivankovic, is qualification for the 2030 World Cup. He described this achievement as the culmination of efforts and expectations shared by both the Croatian staff and the UAE federation. Ivankovic, who previously managed Iran at the 2006 World Cup, observed the match between Varazdin and Slaven Belupo from the stands on Saturday while discussing these matters. In addition to Dalic and his staff, former Croatian international Igor Bischan has been working in the Emirates since August as the coach of the under-23 national team. Ivankovic serves as the coordinator linking all national teams within the structure. Shifting focus to domestic club football, Ivankovic commented on the recent performance of Dinamo Zagreb. He expressed disappointment over the club’s heavy defeat against Dutch side NEC in the European League group stage. Dinamo conceded four goals in that match at the Maksimir stadium. Ivankovic argued that NEC was not superior to Dinamo and should not have won the game. He contrasted this result with his optimism regarding Hajduk Split, noting that the club appears to be improving and developing into a cohesive unit. He expects the Croatian league to become more competitive as clubs continue to grow. Separately, reports indicate significant turnover at Dinamo Zagreb following the appointment of Zvonimir Boban as club president in spring 2025. A total of 45 players who made at least one appearance for the first team during the previous period are no longer at the club. Of the 25 players active in the final Champions League match of the 2024/25 season, 19 have left. Only Josip Misic, Luka Stojkovic, Lukas Kacavenda, Arber Hoxha, and goalkeepers Danijel Zagorac and Ivan Nevistic remain. That squad earned 11 points in eight group matches but failed to advance due to poor luck. Several key departures include Martin Baturina and Petar Sucic, who play in Italy’s Serie A but have limited playing time. Marko Pjaca leads FC Twente’s scoring charts with six goals. Stefan Ristovski and Kevin Theophile-Catherine are currently without clubs. Captain Arijan Ademi sits on the bench at Ferencvaros, while backup captain Bruno Petkovic has not featured for Kocaelispor. Loanee Raul Torrente was moved to France’s fifth division after limited minutes at Le Mans. Sandro Kulenovc plays for Torino, having scored two goals in seven appearances. Other former players are scattered across Europe, including Marko Rog, Samy Mmae, and Dario Spikic, while Nathanael Mbuku serves as a reserve for Sint-Truidense.