Leander Dendoncker Joins Hajduk on Free Transfer

Experienced Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker signs permanently with Croatian club Hajduk.

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Leander Dendoncker, a 31-year-old Belgian midfielder, was officially registered as a new player for the Croatian club Hajduk by the Croatian Football Federation. ^[1] Luka Modrić, the captain of the Croatian national football team, has not yet made a decision regarding the continuation of his international career. ^[2] The transfer was completed as a free agent move because Dendoncker's contract with Spanish club Real Oviedo expired on July 1st, meaning Hajduk did not pay a transfer fee. ^[3] Modrić stated that he will discuss his future with the Croatian Football Federation and new coach Slaven Bilić. ^[4] Modrić will turn 41 years old in six days and has made 202 appearances for Croatia. ^[5] Dendoncker previously played 19 matches and scored one goal for Real Oviedo last season before suffering an injury that ended his campaign in February. ^[6] The signing is intended to address one of the most sensitive positions in the Hajduk squad, as Dendoncker can play as a defensive midfielder or a center-back. ^[7] Modrić described his relationship with Slaven Bilić as very good and called Bilić's return to the national team the best option for the federation. ^[8]

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Leander Dendoncker, a 31-year-old Belgian midfielder, was officially registered as a new player for the Croatian club Hajduk by the Croatian Football Federation. · 24sata

Luka Modrić, the captain of the Croatian national football team, has not yet made a decision regarding the continuation of his international career. · Nezavisne novine

The transfer was completed as a free agent move because Dendoncker's contract with Spanish club Real Oviedo expired on July 1st, meaning Hajduk did not pay a transfer fee. · 24sata

Modrić stated that he will discuss his future with the Croatian Football Federation and new coach Slaven Bilić. · Nezavisne novine

Modrić will turn 41 years old in six days and has made 202 appearances for Croatia. · Nezavisne novine

Dendoncker previously played 19 matches and scored one goal for Real Oviedo last season before suffering an injury that ended his campaign in February. · 24sata

The signing is intended to address one of the most sensitive positions in the Hajduk squad, as Dendoncker can play as a defensive midfielder or a center-back. · 24sata

Modrić described his relationship with Slaven Bilić as very good and called Bilić's return to the national team the best option for the federation. · Nezavisne novine

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