Ali Karimi @ Dinamo Zagreb | 2016-2017

[Ghermez Agha]

Could be. But Karimi to Dinamo also generated as "reports from Iran." It is not much different than in Croatian media. Basically: Don't believe anything, but don't rule anything completely out either. Even the ones who are wrong 99% of the time, can get that 1% right.

especially given that he was just in basel on trial over there, you know that the interest could indeed be true, let alone the fact that hes extremely talented. some ppl still don't know how to distinguish between the bs in iranian media vs the ones that might have some truth to them.

[Sly]

okkkkkk.......no wonder why Karimi went to Dinamo then! Sepahan's old coach, Kranjkar is at the helm!

Dameshoon garm! Both Kranjkar and Karimi!

[Gotham]

I don't care what people say, CQ played a big hand in these moves that happened. Anyone who says otherwise is a fool. Very good to see

[Abtin]

I don't care what people say, CQ played a big hand in these moves that happened. Anyone who says otherwise is a fool. Very good to see

No doubt. They would have stayed in IPL or went for gutter money instead, if he hadnt spoken.

[Karimi_1]

Not exactly the best comments on their Facebook page about him from the their fans... Things like "He is the bomb, literally" or "Who the hell is this taliban" are some of the comments you see or "he is probably just a terrorist or refugee and nothing else"

[04041374]

Not exactly the best comments on their Facebook page about him from the their fans... Things like "He is the bomb, literally" or "Who the hell is this taliban" are some of the comments you see or "he is probably just a terrorist or refugee and nothing else"

I've seen similar comments on the Rizespor page

[TheBoss]

eastern europeans are bigots, that's not exactly news

[Ardalan]

In ham neshondahandeye kamboode farhangiye.

[shahname]

I wish him all the best. Kudos to this young guy for choosing the right - and difficult - way for progress. I hope he is successful and gets a lot of playing time.

I just don´t know if Karimi is a defensive midfielder, an offensive one or an allrounder?

[Dinpomp]

Guys don't rely on comments from facebook. Word of advice not just for Croatian clubs, but ANY clubs. The most vocal are usually the most ignorant.

Regarding Ali Karimi and his position. The "true DM" doesn't exist (at least in many ways) the way he used to. Croatia, for example, played without one in their entire 23-man Euros squad. The closest thing they had to one was Milan Badelj, who is far from a true DM. They rely mostly on central midfielders who can link-up the midfield but can also be defensively responsible. Basically willing to cover space and be able to read play, make a tackle. Badelj, for instance, was an attacking mid in his youth days. Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic are other examples. All very gifted offensive players, but play deep(er), in order to dictate play.

I don't know how Kranjcar plans to utilize him yet, but it's safe to say it's as some sort of central midfielder. For now it seems he's using some sort of 4-2-3-1. That could change, but if it stays that way, Karimi would obviously be competing for a spot in that "2". Last season at Dinamo that was usually occupied by Machado & Antolic, and neither is a DM. Both central mids (Machado looks like he might transfer to Al Nassr).

Anyway, just some info that you might find useful.

[Tehranto]

Guys don't rely on comments from facebook. Word of advice not just for Croatian clubs, but ANY clubs. The most vocal are usually the most ignorant.

Regarding Ali Karimi and his position. The "true DM" doesn't exist (at least in many ways) the way he used to. Croatia, for example, played without one in their entire 23-man Euros squad. The closest thing they had to one was Milan Badelj, who is far from a true DM. They rely mostly on central midfielders who can link-up the midfield but can also be defensively responsible. Basically willing to cover space and be able to read play, make a tackle. Badelj, for instance, was an attacking mid in his youth days. Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic are other examples. All very gifted offensive players, but play deep(er), in order to dictate play.

I don't know how Kranjcar plans to utilize him yet, but it's safe to say it's as some sort of central midfielder. For now it seems he's using some sort of 4-2-3-1. That could change, but if it stays that way, Karimi would obviously be competing for a spot in that "2". Last season at Dinamo that was usually occupied by Machado & Antolic, and neither is a DM. Both central mids (Machado looks like he might transfer to Al Nassr).

Anyway, just some info that you might find useful.

Hey, is Karimi's position a very contested one? What are his chances of being in the starting 11?

Thanks for your input.

[PSGman#19]

Guys don't rely on comments from facebook. Word of advice not just for Croatian clubs, but ANY clubs. The most vocal are usually the most ignorant.

Regarding Ali Karimi and his position. The "true DM" doesn't exist (at least in many ways) the way he used to. Croatia, for example, played without one in their entire 23-man Euros squad. The closest thing they had to one was Milan Badelj, who is far from a true DM. They rely mostly on central midfielders who can link-up the midfield but can also be defensively responsible. Basically willing to cover space and be able to read play, make a tackle. Badelj, for instance, was an attacking mid in his youth days. Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic are other examples. All very gifted offensive players, but play deep(er), in order to dictate play.

I don't know how Kranjcar plans to utilize him yet, but it's safe to say it's as some sort of central midfielder. For now it seems he's using some sort of 4-2-3-1. That could change, but if it stays that way, Karimi would obviously be competing for a spot in that "2". Last season at Dinamo that was usually occupied by Machado & Antolic, and neither is a DM. Both central mids (Machado looks like he might transfer to Al Nassr).

Anyway, just some info that you might find useful.

You are croatian?

[Dinpomp]

Hey, is Karimi's position a very contested one? What are his chances of being in the starting 11?
Thanks for your input.

Dinamo Zagreb didn't have a true defensive midfielder. They had a very good one in Arijan Ademi, but if you're not aware of the situation he failed a doping test last season and was suspended for 4-years. They signed Jonas, a 24-year old Brazilian on loan (with an option to buy) and now Karimi. So they were weak in that position to begin with. But again, all depends how Kranjcar plans to play. He might not intend on using a traditional DM.
With Dinamo you never know when there will be a transfer. So many players are being linked with moves away from the club. Central mids who would probably be competing with Karimi for minutes are:
Machado (likely to leave)
Antolic
Jonas
Pavicic
Rog (he's an offensive mid who has been played more defensively recently, including for Croatia vs Spain at these Euros)
Andrijasevic
Pamic

But again, we'll still see who's there at the end. Some will be transferred, some will likely go out on loan. Too early to tell, speculate. They just started their preseason camp (played 1 friendly), but that was without their players who were away on international duty.

[Dinpomp]

You are croatian?

From earlier in this thread:

Cheers guys. Would that be $400,000 USD or what currency? And where is that source from?

To keep up to date with Ali Karimi/Dinamo Zagreb/Croatian football, just follow on: https://twitter.com/CroSports_

We'll definitely keep you guys informed.

Now to see if the Shekari deal will follow as well.

[Tehranto]

Thanks Dinpomp! Stick around on the board your input is greatly appreciated.