Scott McKenna admits he's proud to be the first Scot to ever play in Croatian football after revealing how legend Zvonimir Boban persuaded him to sign for Dinamo Zagreb.
The Scotland defender has completed his surprise move to the Croatian side after leaving Las Palmas following their relegation from La Liga last term.
And he was delighted to find out he will make history when he makes his Dinamo bow.McKenna said: "I was told I will become the first Scot to play in Croatia. I didn't know that - I thought I was maybe one of the first and perhaps the first Scot at Dinamo, but I didn't know I was the first Scottish player in the country.
"I hope I play well and that Scotland will be proud of me.
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"A lot of Croatian players have played in Scotland in recent years, but obviously no one before me has gone the other way.
"I'm happy to be here. This is a huge club and I'm grateful for the opportunity they've given me. I'm looking forward to playing here for a few years.
"First, my agent called me about the interest from Dinamo and then I spoke to Zvonimir Boban.
"The great thing was that the conversation wasn't just about football, the whole family got involved. He even spoke to my girlfriend. We all felt welcome even before I officially arrived. It wasn't a difficult decision. I know they are a huge club because of everything they have done in European competitions. Growing up, I heard about them because they were always competitive in Europe. When I got the call, I didn't hesitate.
"Dinamo gives me the opportunity to play in Europe and win trophies and I really liked that. They have been very successful for many years and I want to be a part of it."
