Southampton Signs Mislav Oricic From Dinamo Zagreb
Premier league side, Southampton have announced the signing of Croatian winger, Mislav Orsic from Dinamo Zagreb on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
The 30-year-old scored a total of 91 goals in 216 games for the Croatian side, and arrives for a reported £8m fee.
Southampton manager Nathan Jones said: “Mislav is a significant addition to our squad and I’m delighted we have been able to get him in so quickly.”
Jones added: “He’s a serious attacking threat and I’m sure anyone who has followed his progress or saw what he achieved at the World Cup will realise the talent he has. We’re excited to have him here.“
Orsic, who has 27 caps for Croatia, leaves Dinamo Zagreb as their leading European scorer of all time, with 28 goals in the Champions League and Europa League.
On joining Saints, Orisic said: “I feel very happy to be here. I think it’s a dream for every football player to come to play in the Premier League and I’m here, I’m ready, I’m motivated and I hope that I will help the team to achieve their goals”.
