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According to Croatian paper Slobodna Dalmacija Franco Baldini was in Split yesterday to hold talks with Hajduk over a potential move for their very talented midfielder, Andrija Balic (16-years-old). They mention a fee of 1.5m euros. He was in the stands today to watch him as Hajduk's juniors (U19) played Split's U19. The player who stood out is Hajduk's other very talented 16-year-old, Nikola Vlasic (who is the younger brother of Olympic high-jumper Blanka Vlasic). In the game Vlasic scored 2 long range goals and the report writes that Spurs are also interested in him.
Balic and Vlasic are Hajduk's two most talented players within their youth ranks. Both were part of the recent Croatia U18 vs. England U18 friendlies a couple of months ago (Vlasic scored in one of those matches). Both have played some games/minutes with Hajduk's senior side this season. Hajduk fans and those who follow their youth teams rave about these kids. They have for a while now.
Balic is very good on the ball, a central midfielder who has excellent technique and can spot a pass. Vlasic is physically very gifted and plays more as an attacking midfielder. He has a very good shot and has scored a number of goals from outside the area. They both started the year with Hajduk's cadets (U17) but since the winter break have been playing primarily for the U19's and some time with the senior side.
They are definitely Hajduk's two most talented at that age group, but also amongst Croatia's as well.
According to Croatian paper Slobodna Dalmacija Franco Baldini was in Split yesterday to hold talks with Hajduk over a potential move for their very talented midfielder, Andrija Balic (16-years-old). They mention a fee of 1.5m euros. He was in the stands today to watch him as Hajduk's juniors (U19) played Split's U19. The player who stood out is Hajduk's other very talented 16-year-old, Nikola Vlasic (who is the younger brother of Olympic high-jumper Blanka Vlasic). In the game Vlasic scored 2 long range goals and the report writes that Spurs are also interested in him.
Balic and Vlasic are Hajduk's two most talented players within their youth ranks. Both were part of the recent Croatia U18 vs. England U18 friendlies a couple of months ago (Vlasic scored in one of those matches). Both have played some games/minutes with Hajduk's senior side this season. Hajduk fans and those who follow their youth teams rave about these kids. They have for a while now.
Balic is very good on the ball, a central midfielder who has excellent technique and can spot a pass. Vlasic is physically very gifted and plays more as an attacking midfielder. He has a very good shot and has scored a number of goals from outside the area. They both started the year with Hajduk's cadets (U17) but since the winter break have been playing primarily for the U19's and some time with the senior side.
They are definitely Hajduk's two most talented at that age group, but also amongst Croatia's as well.