Young Frenchman Nsoki to Start with Dinamo's B Team
As Dinamo prepares for the return leg in Kaunas on August 11, 19-year-old Noah Nsoki from PSG is expected to undergo medical examinations and sign a contract on Friday
As Dinamo prepares for the return leg in Kaunas on August 11, 19-year-old Noah Nsoki from PSG is expected to undergo medical examinations and sign a contract on Friday
The arrival of Noah Nsoki (19) at GNK Dinamo brings an unexpected twist. The young Frenchman, who comes from the ranks of European champions PSG, will not immediately join the first team but will begin his tenure in Maksimir with the B team. This information is reported by Telegram.hr, citing Germanijak.
Negotiations between the two clubs have concluded, and the final agreement stipulates that Nsoki will arrive in Zagreb without a transfer fee. However, PSG has secured a significant percentage of any future sale, as much as 50 percent. The Parisians initially demanded €1.5 million for their talent but ultimately agreed to this compensation model. All formalities, including medical examinations, are expected to be completed on Friday.
The plan at Dinamo is clear: the player must first adapt to his new environment and find his rhythm. Therefore, the coaching staff, led by head coach Mario Kovačević, will initially send him to the B team, managed by Jerko Leko. Only after he fully settles in will his gradual integration into the senior squad begin.
The club is confident that Nsoki has the potential to become an important first-team player, but they do not want to rush anything. It remains uncertain whether Kovačević will register him for upcoming European challenges, such as a potential Champions League playoff.
Noah Nsoki came through the youth academy of the current European champions, where he captained the younger categories. Last season, he already trained with the first team under Luis Enrique. Although his primary position is left wing, he is equally adept as an attacking midfielder, it is in this role that he is seen as a reinforcement in Maksimir.
Unlike Nsoki, the transfer of Russian midfielder Kirill Kravtsov is still pending, although he is also expected to arrive in Zagreb soon.
While personnel matters are being resolved, the first team is in competitive mode. On August 11, 2026, Dinamo will face FK Kauno Žalgiris in Kaunas in the return leg of the third qualifying round for the Champions League. The match at Darius and Girėnas Stadium kicks off at 7 PM local time, or 8 PM CET.
The club has invited fans via social media: "All roads lead north!" Tickets for the away sector C cost €20, and the code DINAMOKZ3UCL must be entered at purchase. "See you in Kaunas - play, play Dinamo, for new victories!" the club said from Maksimir.
