Back Where He Belongs
Milinovic back at Zagreb; Promises to show form of old
Former club captain Damir Milinovic was transferred back to Dinamo Zagreb yesterday in a shock move, leading to jubilant fans rejoicing outside the grounds of the club.
Milinovic, who was transferred to Brann at the end of the last season, told assembled reporters that he was extremely glad to be back and would do his utmost to help the club achieve great things.
Milinovic was told near the end of last season by manager Jatex Cole that his playing chances were to be limited the next season and when Brann came calling, he found their offer too good to resist. Although he has featured consistenly in Brann's games this season and done reasonably well, it seemed the call of his beloved club ensured he would return sooner than later.
Cole had hinted on Saturday after the game with Inter Bratislava that the transfer of a first-class centre-back was eminent, but nobody guessed that Milinovic would make the move back to the grounds.
Cole told the gathered journalists, "Damir may not be able to run as fast now, but he's still got the quality to play at the highest level and that's what we will be expecting from him. He's back where he belongs and of course we're all here heppy for him. The baclline has been strengthened and I can see no reason why he can't go on to achieve his previous form for the club. Damir holds the club's all-time most matches played record, and his tremendous experience will be invaluable."
As part of the transfer, reserve team English midfielder Mark Picking moved in the opposite direction. Picking had been bought from Basel FC some time back, but found first team chances limited. Cole was reported to have wished him the best of luck at his new club.
Zagreb will face CS Maritimo later today and one suspects that Milinovic will at least be on the bench even if he does not make the first eleven.
Former club captain Damir Milinovic was transferred back to Dinamo Zagreb yesterday in a shock move, leading to jubilant fans rejoicing outside the grounds of the club.
Milinovic, who was transferred to Brann at the end of the last season, told assembled reporters that he was extremely glad to be back and would do his utmost to help the club achieve great things.
Milinovic was told near the end of last season by manager Jatex Cole that his playing chances were to be limited the next season and when Brann came calling, he found their offer too good to resist. Although he has featured consistenly in Brann's games this season and done reasonably well, it seemed the call of his beloved club ensured he would return sooner than later.
Cole had hinted on Saturday after the game with Inter Bratislava that the transfer of a first-class centre-back was eminent, but nobody guessed that Milinovic would make the move back to the grounds.
Cole told the gathered journalists, "Damir may not be able to run as fast now, but he's still got the quality to play at the highest level and that's what we will be expecting from him. He's back where he belongs and of course we're all here heppy for him. The baclline has been strengthened and I can see no reason why he can't go on to achieve his previous form for the club. Damir holds the club's all-time most matches played record, and his tremendous experience will be invaluable."
As part of the transfer, reserve team English midfielder Mark Picking moved in the opposite direction. Picking had been bought from Basel FC some time back, but found first team chances limited. Cole was reported to have wished him the best of luck at his new club.
Zagreb will face CS Maritimo later today and one suspects that Milinovic will at least be on the bench even if he does not make the first eleven.
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