Croatian football is one of the well-known and inspiring stories. Their national team won two World Cup bronze medals and lost the 2018 World Cup final to France.Moreover, their captain, Luka Modric, has been one of the best players in the world for years.However, now the time has come for you to hear about their clubs. Or club, to put it precisely.As you read at Mozzart Sport Kenya recently, talented Kenyan midfielder Tyron Kariuki joined HNK Hajduk Split’s U21 team.Confirmed: Kenya U18 midfielder moves to CroatiaThe senior team is led by the legendary Gennaro Gattuso and last year they brought in former Tottenham Hotspur star Ivan Perisic.On Sunday night, Hajduk made the headlines again, signing Perisic’s former Croatian teammate, Ivan Rakitic.The ex-Barcelona and Sevilla midfielder, 36, left Saudi Arabian side Al-Shabab a year and a half before the end of the contract to pursue his childhood dream and play in Split.Rakitic – who won countless La Liga crowns, Champions League and Europa League trophies with Barcelona and Sevilla – was born and raised in Switzerland in a family of Croatian immigrants.Now, upon deciding to spend the last years of his career in Croatia, he was thrown a jaw-dropping welcoming party. Over a thousand fans waited for Rakitic in front of the Poljud Stadium with the flares, drums and other ‘equipment’.”I had this desire to play in Croatia and there is no better feeling than playing in your own country. It doesn’t matter what time and what kind of grass it is, but playing for Hajduk is fantastic. I am here to help Hajduk and I will receive all reactions with maximum respect”, said Rakitic.##NAJAVA_MECA_8225431##
