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A Bridge to Europe - African Deals Turn Croatian Club into Million-Euro Transfer Hub

Via super-agent Andy Bara, Croatian third-division club NK Kustosija has become a gateway for African players into Europe. Their academies back home receive next to nothing.

Benjamin Hofmann
Jul 07, 2025
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Croatian third-division club NK Kustosija has become an unusual gateway for young African footballers dreaming of European stardom. Behind this route stands a network of agents and financiers, profiting handsomely while the African academies who trained these players often see little reward.

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