The Atletico Madrid completed on the 20th his first signing for the new season, the Croatian international goalkeeper Ivo Grbic , who signed his contract for four seasons until 2024.
This is one of the most promising targets in Europe . The fans may think that it was not one of the archers' names that sounded on the continental scene, but the truth is that Atlético did not play roulette in this sense.
As every time the rojiblanco team joins, the sports management had been following the young Croatian goalkeeper for two years and also collected all kinds of information about the player. And when we talk about all kinds, we talk about information not only about your sports performance but also personal information about your family, environment, behavior, tastes ...
It is a common practice in all professional sports management departments today because we are talking about operations in which a lot of money is at stake. Eight million, six in fixed and two in variables. Amen to add Dos Santos in the operation so that the Croatian team does not remain lame in this position.
The sports department collected information about the new goalkeeper from Atlético players, including Sime Vrsaljko , who had access to almost first-hand data. The side was asked about his way of being, behavior, family circumstances ... etc. And in this case they were very positive reports because the goal is almost a professional from cradle. His father was the president of Hadjuk Split , which is why he had a passion for football from a very young age. The goalkeeper has character, as demonstrated by the fact that, despite the fact that his father ruled the club, he did not receive any favorable treatment and at one point left the 'bili' team to go to Lokomotiva in search of opportunities.
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In addition, from a young age he assumed responsibilities. The Atletico knew firsthand that goal is a quiet, discreet, hardworking ... qualities that make them the second goal in the face of the course ahead.
Atlético's first signing 2020-21
"I knew how good Ivo Grbic was as soon as my club started researching his career, family circumstances, character and behavior long before this transfer was completed," Vrsaljko noted in his country. “Of course they asked me everything I knew about him. A great club like Atlético leaves nothing to chance. The sports director questioned me about all the details, me and everyone else when he considered it appropriate, ”explained the right-back.
And how was it? “The answers are inferred from the fact that they brought it. Grbic quickly showed that he is a very mature guy, which does not surprise me because he had a difficult race until he proved to be at the highest level. It will take time for you to adapt to the demands of a great club, coach, team, training, life in a new city and country, but we will all help you get through it as quickly and easily as possible. I have already told you that I am at your complete disposal, whatever you need, at any time, "said the Croatian about his compatriot.