Former Ajax coach Garcia offers €150,000 to join Dinamo Zagreb

Oscar García, former coach of Jong Ajax, personally offered 150.000 euro to Pogon Szczecin to make his transfer to Dinamo Zagreb happen. The Spanish trainer, who was appointed by Jordi Cruijff in February 2026, saw this as his last chance to move to the Croatian club.

García was appointed by Jordi Cruijff in February 2026 as coach of Jong Ajax. Shortly thereafter he became interim‑trainer of Ajax's first team.

After that season ended, he left in the summer for the Polish Pogon Szczecin as head coach. Pogon currently sits fourth in the competition, a performance that attracted the attention of other clubs.

Dinamo Zagreb showed great interest in signing García from Pogon. He reached an agreement with the Croatians without Pogon's knowledge, which made the Polish club angry.

Pogon has García under a contract that runs until mid‑2029 and refuses to let him leave. The trainer tried to turn the tide by returning the money he earned at Pogon.

Financial attempt by García

According to Polish journalist Piotr Koźmiński, the amount he wanted to repay was about 150.000 euro. This desperate action yielded no result; Pogon still has García under the contract.

Pogon‑owner Alex Haditaghi was so irritated that he refused to cooperate, but TVP Sport reports that he may now consider a new offer. Croatian media indicate that Dinamo Zagreb will make another attempt next winter.

This season Pogon shares third place, while the club finished mid‑table last season. The transfer soap around García is therefore not yet resolved.

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