Marin Šotiček transferred to Basel from Lokomotive for three million euros this summer. Dinamo Zagreb showed strong interest in acquiring him, but a final agreement was not reached. With Boban's arrival at Dinamo, there is a possibility of another attempt to bring back the 'prodigal son' during the summer transfer market.

Dinamo Zagreb has shown renewed interest in acquiring Marin Šotiček, a winger who is currently part of the Basel team. An attempt to sign him last summer was unsuccessful, as Dinamo's offer of a 10,000 euros monthly salary was deemed disrespectful by his father. Šotiček remains under contract with Basel until 2028 and often plays as a substitute rather than a starter. Despite limited playing time, he has managed to score four goals and provide one assist this season. Dinamo views Šotiček as a promising new project under the guidance of Zvonimir Boban. This interest aligns with Boban's broader strategy to infuse the team with young Croatian talent and amend previous oversights. The earlier failed bid to secure Šotiček was fraught with drama and was labeled a 'tragedy' by Mihael Mikić, underscoring the club's strong desire to bring him to Maksimir. Currently, Basel is leading the Swiss league and is poised for Champions League qualification, complicating Dinamo's efforts to sign the talented 20-year-old. Šotiček, a lifelong fan of Dinamo, has reportedly affirmed his allegiance to the club, dismissing rivals like Hajduk.