Čop to Standard, Strinić to Sampdoria, Vlašić to Everton

Striker Duje Čop left Cagliari to continue his career at Belgian giants Standard Liege. In the previous two seasons, Čop played for Cagliari as well as Malaga and Sporting Gijon on loan deals. Belgium was also destined to Jakov Filipović (Lokeren) and Ivan Tomečak (Mechelen).

Ivan Strinić, capped 39 times for Croatia, moved from Napoli - where he played alongside Marko Rog - to Serie A rivals Sampdoria. Ante Budimir and Lorenco Šimić, Sampdoria players, were loaned to Crotone and Empoli respectively. Moreover, Sampdoria signed youngster Božo Mikulić, while city rivals Genoa - coached by Ivan Jurić - signed Petar Brlek.

Hajduk Split received a club-record fee for Croatia youngster Nikola Vlašić, who made his senior international debut in Los Angeles against Mexico this May. He moves to Premiership to defend Everton colours, signing a five-year deal.

Ante Rebić was loaned from Fiorentina to Eintracht Frankfurt for the second consecutive year, with Croatia winger rejoining former Croatia manager Niko Kovač. Another promising Croatia youngster, Robert Murić, agreed to join Braga, leaving Ajax adventure behind.

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