Paderborn Set to Sign Former Bayern Talent Gabriel Vidovic from Dinamo Zagreb
SC Paderborn is reportedly nearing the signing of Gabriel Vidovic, the former Bayern Munich attacking prospect, from Dinamo Zagreb. The Croatian outlet Sportske Novosti indicates that Paderborn is ready to pay around €3 million for the 22-year-old player. This information has been backed by Sky Germany, as reported by transfermarkt.de – confirming the Bundesliga newcomers’ interest in acquiring him.
Vidovic made a permanent transition away from Bayern last summer, moving to Dinamo for approximately €1.2 million after spending time on loan there during three different spells.
Initially, his future seemed uncertain, as Get German Football News had reported in June 2025 that Heidenheim expressed interest in Vidovic, considering both loan and permanent options. However, just three days later, GGFN noted that Heidenheim lost out as Vidovic finalized his switch to Dinamo Zagreb.
Since then, the Croatian forward has contributed seven goals and five assists for Dinamo. His current market valuation is around €3 million, a figure that had previously peaked at €3.5 million during an earlier loan period with the club.
Should the transfer to Paderborn be finalized, Vidovic will gain another opportunity in German football, aiming to secure a regular spot in the Bundesliga for the first time.
For Paderborn, investing €3 million into Vidovic signifies an important move after their promotion, as they are not only looking to deepen their squad but are also willing to invest considerably in a player known for his technical skills, once viewed as among Bayern’s most promising academy graduates.
If completed, Vidovic’s transfer would mark the highest fee ever paid by Paderborn for a player.
SC Paderborn are reportedly closing in on the signing of former Bayern Munich attacking prospect Gabriel Vidovic from Dinamo Zagreb. According to Croatian outlet Sportske Novosti, Paderborn are prepared to pay approximately €3m for the 22-year-old. Sky Germany – as relayed by transfermarkt.de – has subsequently confirmed the Bundesliga newcomers’ pursuit.
Vidovic only completed a permanent departure from Bayern last summer. The Augsburg-born Croatia youth international joined Dinamo for around €1.2m after previously spending three separate spells away from the German record champions on loan.
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His future had initially appeared less certain. Get German Football News reported in June 2025 that Heidenheim were attempting to acquire Vidovic, with the Ostalb club willing to consider either a loan or permanent transfer.
Only three days later, however, GGFN reported that Heidenheim had missed out as Vidovic instead moved towards a permanent switch to Dinamo Zagreb.
The Croatian attacker has since registered seven goals and five assists for Dinamo. His current market value stands at approximately €3m after previously reaching €3.5m during an earlier loan spell with the Zagreb club.
A move to Paderborn would now hand Vidovic another opportunity in German football and, for the first time, a genuine chance to establish himself as a Bundesliga regular.
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For Paderborn, the prospective €3m investment represents a significant statement following promotion. Rather than merely adding depth, the club appear prepared to commit a record sum to a technically gifted attacking player who was once regarded among Bayern’s more promising academy graduates.
Should the final formalities be completed, Vidovic will become the most expensive signing in Paderborn history.
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