According to Index.hr, Leander Dendoncker is considered the most prominent name among Hajduk's latest summer arrivals. He was brought in as a defensive midfielder to provide dueling, aerial ability, defensive stability, and protection in front of the defense. Having joined after a long period without regular matches and recovery from an injury, Dendoncker needs time to reach the required intensity and is expected to be ready for significant minutes when needed most in the autumn.

According to Index.hr, Hajduk Split acquired Leander Dendoncker just before the Conference League registration deadline. Hajduk Split confirmed the player's arrival in the final hours of the player registration deadline, and Dendoncker will be eligible to play in the competition.

Vecernji List reports that the transfer of Belgian midfielder Leander Dendoncker to Hajduk was successful. According to an announcement from Hajduk, the 31-year-old has become a new player and joined the team for training. Dendoncker signed a contract with Hajduk until 2028. He previously played for Anderlecht, Wolverhampton, Aston Villa, Napoli, and Real Oviedo. Dendoncker played his last match on February 28 in the Spanish league for Oviedo, after which he suffered a muscle injury and was unable to play.

According to Sportske Novosti, Graf brought in Leander Dendoncker as a true defensive midfielder. It was stated that Dendoncker is not currently in top playing condition and will need time to get fit. Hajduk Split was aware of this at the time of his signing and is prepared to wait for him.