Ivan Perisic: 10 things you didnt know about the Arsenal transfer target, including Jurgen Klopp fall-out

Ivan Perisic: 10 things you didnt know about the Arsenal transfer target, including Jurgen Klopp fall-out
Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic is nearing a move to Arsenal before the January transfer window closes.The Croatian ace, set to turn 30 at the start of February, is wanted to give Unai Emery’s side another dimension with his left wing forays.Ivan Perisic crosses the ball for Inter Milan against Tottenham Hotspur.7
Ivan Perisic crosses the ball for Inter Milan against Tottenham Hotspur.
He’s had a fine career so far, which includes winning the Bundesliga title in 2012 and reaching the World Cup 2018 final with Croatia, scoring in the 4-2 defeat to France.
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It’s been an interesting way to the top too, taking in France, Belgium, Germany, and Italy, having never played a single senior club match in his homeland.But what DON’T you know about Perisic? Here at talkSPORT.com we think we’ve found 10 things you may well be surprised to know about the man Arsenal could be about to sign. 1. As a youngster, Perisic helped out on his fathers chicken farm. In 2006, with the farm struggling, he forced a move to French side Sochaux which enabled his father to save it.Leaving for Sochaux was best for the family at the time, Ante Perisic told the Slobodna Dalmacija newspaper. I wanted them to move away from me and my suffering.2. On the books at Sochaux he won the Coupe Gambardella (an Under-19 cup competition) but never played for their senior side. Although he did feature for their B team.3. After spending a loan to Roselaere in 2009, he returned to Belgium for the 2009/10 season by joining Club Brugge for just 250,000 where he starred in a side which included ex-Tottenham youngster Jonathan Blondel, and former West Brom defenders Carl Hoefkens and Ryan Donk.Perisic lines up for Club Brugge against Toulouse in the Europa League.7
Perisic lines up for Club Brugge against Toulouse in the Europa League.
4. The next season he was top scorer in the Belgian top flight and won their Player of the Year award.5. Before making his Croatia debut in 2011, Perisic claimed he would collect stray balls in training just to get the chance to play alongside Niko Kranjcar and Luka Modric.Kranjcar in action for Croatia against France.7
Kranjcar in action for Croatia against France.
6. After joining Borussia Dortmund, Perisic made his debut for the club off the bench in a 3-1 home victory over Hamburg in 2011. The player he replaced was current Huddersfield Town star Christopher Lowe.7. Perisic enjoyed some excellent moments at Dortmund, including a stunning goal against Arsenal in the Champions League, but he eventually fell out with Jurgen Klopp.Perisic’s incredible volley against Arsenal in the Champions League.7
Perisic’s incredible volley against Arsenal in the Champions League.
After being frustrated by a lack of opportunities he spoke to the media but Klopp shot back: Public whining belongs to kindergarten, not to the world of adults. If he doesnt play, a football professional should shut his mouth, work hard and make the coach select him not complain about it to the reporters. He was sold in 2013 to Wolfsburg.Klopp and Perisic in better times.7
Klopp and Perisic in better times.
8. Perisic won the German Cup (DFB-Pokal) at Wolfsburg alongside Kevin De Bruyne and Norwich City centre-back Timm Klose – gaining revenge against Klopp with a 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in 2015.Perisic celebrates against the 3-1 win against his former club Borussia Dortmund.7
Perisic celebrates against the 3-1 win against his former club Borussia Dortmund.
9. Even though Croatia were eliminated from World Cup 2014 after just three games, Perisic was named the second best player of the group stage by FIFA Castrol Index, with only eventual Golden Boot winner James Rodrguez ahead of him.Perisic in action for Croatia against Brazil in the opening game of World Cup 2014.7
Perisic in action for Croatia against Brazil in the opening game of World Cup 2014.
10. In 2017, Perisic took part in the Porec Major tournament on the International Volleyball Federation Beach World Tour. He and his professional partner Niksa DellOrco were given a wildcard entry but lost their first game to Brazilian duo lvaro Morais Filho and Saymon Barbosa.


Mesut Ozil has reportedly been placed on Arsenal's transfer list after allegedly insulting Unai Emery repeatedly during the Europa League final. Ozil has been linked with the Arsenal exit door this summer due to his high wages placing a strain on the team's budget, but according to Fanatik, the Gunners are now set on moving him on.


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