Napoli signs Croatia midfielder Marko Rog on loan
Posted August 29, 2016 7:00 am
NAPLES, Italy (AP) - Napoli has signed Croatia midfielder Marko Rog on loan from Dinamo Zagreb.
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis tweeted Monday that Rog is "a signing which enhances a midfield which is now among the most complete possible."
The 21-year-old Rog has appeared four times for Croatia, including against Spain in the European Championship.
He played a key role in getting Dinamo into the Champions League group stage, with three goals in six matches in the qualifying phase.
Reports say Napoli paid 1.5 million euros ($1.7 million) for the loan, with the obligation to buy the player at the end of the season for 12.5 million euros ($14 million).
Article Comments
Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked.
If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.