Maksimir is gearing up for a real footballing surprise. According to multiple reliable sources, young French footballer Noah Nsoki (19) will soon become Dinamo's new signing. He arrives from the current European champions, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Zagreb club is bringing him in without paying any transfer fee, making this deal particularly attractive.
Nsoki is expected to land in the Croatian capital as early as Wednesday or Thursday. After completing medical examinations, he is set to sign a five-year contract, keeping him at Maksimir until the summer of 2031. Although Dinamo will not pay any fee upfront, it has been agreed that any future sale revenue will be split 50:50.
Prolonged Negotiations
Reaching the final agreement was not easy. As reported by Sportske novosti, PSG initially demanded €1.5 million and 20% of any future transfer. Dinamo countered with €700,000 and 10%, which the Parisians rejected. It seemed the story was over, but then the clubs found a solution in splitting any future sale 'fifty-fifty', which opened the door to cooperation.
Sporting director Dario Dabac played a key role in the whole affair. Nsoki is primarily a left winger but can also play as an attacking midfielder, and it is in that position that they plan to use him at Maksimir.
A Leader from PSG's Youth Academy
Nsoki came through the renowned PSG academy, and last season he trained several times with the first team under Luis Enrique. The Spanish coach reportedly considered him one of the club's greatest talents. In the youth ranks, he also wore the captain's armband.
Although he had offers from other clubs, his and his family's desire was specifically Dinamo. His father and manager have already visited Zagreb and were impressed by the project presented to them.
Dani Olmo's Successor?
Many hope that Nsoki could follow in the footsteps of Dani Olmo, who arrived at Dinamo as the captain of Barcelona's youth academy and became a world star in the blue shirt, as well as a key player for the Spanish national team, which won the European Championship and the World Cup.
While waiting for official confirmation, the atmosphere at Maksimir is positive. In addition to this major deal, the club is also active on other fronts. Stjepan Radeljić played his first 90 minutes for the blues, and the 23rd edition of the Mladen Ramljak tournament is coming up, which will be held from August 6 to 9, 2026, at Maksimir, featuring eight clubs from six countries, including Juventus, Benfica, Ajax, and Athletic Bilbao.