Ivan Perišić finds a new club after Hajduk drama

Ivan Perišić (Photo credit: Антон Зайцев/Creative Commons license/Soccer.ru)

Croatian winger Ivan Perišić has found a new home in the Netherlands, signing for PSV Eindhoven as a free agent.

The exclusive story was confirmed by renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

The 35-year-old completed his medical today, and the contract, set to run until June 2025, is ready to be signed, Romano says. 

This move comes after an intense period of speculation and upheaval surrounding Perišić, following his controversial exit from Croatian side Hajduk Split.

Perišić will add depth and leadership to PSV’s campaign in both the Eredivisie and Europe.

The Croatian international, who has enjoyed a glittering career with stints at clubs like Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, and Tottenham Hotspur, will look to continue his winning ways in Eindhoven.

His decision to leave the Croatian club shocked fans, especially given his recent move there earlier this year, following an injury spell at Tottenham.

🚨🔴⚪️ Ivan Perisić to PSV Eindhoven, exclusive story confirmed and here we go!

Medical completed today and contract set to be signed, it will be valid until June 2025.

Croatian winger joins PSV as free agent 🇭🇷 pic.twitter.com/GpvdpGZRyb

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 18, 2024

The Drama at Hajduk Split

Perišić’s brief stint at Hajduk Split ended abruptly just months after he rejoined his boyhood club. The veteran winger received backlash from the fans, many of whom accused him of using Hajduk merely to rehabilitate from his injury in preparation for Euro 2024.

Perišić’s Response: “I Gave Everything for the Club”

In an emotional statement to Dalmatinski Portal, Perišić told his side of the story. “I came to Hajduk hoping we could achieve our dream together and win the title. I had a good contract at Tottenham, and even while injured, I received an excellent offer from a major foreign club where I would have had fantastic conditions for rehabilitation,” he said.