Livaković: Behind me is a difficult year, I had many offers, but here’s why I chose Dinamo
Croatian goalkeeper Dominik Livaković shares his emotional return to Dinamo Zagreb after a challenging year filled with offers from various clubs, particularly from Italy.
Dominik Livaković, the Croatian goalkeeper, expressed his joy and pride in rejoining Dinamo Zagreb, stating that it felt wonderful to once again be a player for the club. In his first stint with Dinamo, he made 293 appearances and aims to reach the milestone of 300, which he considers significant for a player in such a prestigious club. Livaković conveyed hopes of maintaining his health to achieve this goal, highlighting the pride every player feels in reaching such a number.
Livaković also mentioned that he had numerous offers, particularly from Italy, but his decision to return to Dinamo was made last year when he negotiated terms with the club's management in November. He acknowledged the challenges he faced over the past year, including difficulties in maintaining continuity as a player. His decision was driven not only by sporting motivations but also by strong emotional ties to Dinamo.
Since Livaković's departure from Dinamo in 2023, the team's makeup has changed significantly, and he is ready to re-integrate into a squad that may feature one of the oldest rosters as they prepare for the coming season and potentially for international competitions. Livaković is eager to contribute to the team's success while in his familiar jersey number 40, indicating his commitment to the club’s future endeavors.