Atlético, for now, has only made one transfer this season, the Croatian goalkeeper Grbic, from Zagreb Lokomotiva. For many it was a complete unknown before his arrival, as he came from a league that is not part of the European elite. However, It was not a random signing, much less by the rojiblanca sports management, who had been following the 24-year-old goalkeeper for a long time. The work they did was exhaustive to make sure it was the right choice.
Your compatriot and future teammate, Vrsaljko, gave an interview to the medium ‘Sportske Novosti’ during the concentration with your selection in which he gave his opinion on Grbic and confirmed that Atlético consulted him when he was considering his signing. “When Atlético signs a player, then they are interested in the family he comes from, the person he is also. What they see on the pitch is just one part of the mosaic they want to put together when it comes to bringing in players ”. The rojiblanco club analyzed all personal and professional circumstances And, for this, he spoke with people who could know the player's environment and one of them was Vrsaljko.
The mattress side did his job and informed the club of everything around Grbic in Croatia so that the club could get an idea of the type of player and person he was. “I knew how good he was as soon as my club began researching his career, family circumstances, character and behavior long before this transfer was completed.. Of course they asked me everything I knew about him. A great club like Atlético leaves nothing to chance. The sporting director questioned me about all the details, me and everyone else when he saw fit. “
Vrsaljko he must have spoken highly of his compatriot and this is confirmed by stating that “the answers are inferred from the fact that they brought it. Grbic quickly proved that it is a very mature guy, which doesn't surprise me because he had a difficult race until he proved to be at the highest level. It will take you some time to adapt to the demands of a big club, coach, team, training, life in a new city and country, but all we will help you overcome it in the fastest and easiest way possible ”.