The first few days of June brought some long-awaited good news for Croatia midfielder Niko Kranjčar. Not only has he recovered from a knee injury, but he also wrapped up a four-year deal to join FC Dynamo Kyiv from Tottenham Hotspur FC. Now he can concentrate on his role at UEFA EURO 2012.
It has not been an easy season for Kranjčar, who spent more minutes on the pitch for Croatia during qualifying than he did for Tottenham in the Premier League. Spurs manager Harry Redknapp has always held Kranjčar in high esteem but has always had the thrilling talent of Gareth Bale at his disposal in the same position.
Kranjčar's knee ligament injury in April may have ended his club season but he has recovered in time to make the trip to Poland/Ukraine and is ready for Sunday's game against the Republic of Ireland. "I am very satisfied with my physical condition, I feel much fitter than on the first day of our preparations for EURO," he said.
Finding a new employer has also been a reason to smile for the winger. "I feel very happy now," he said. "I am moving to a big club and now I am calm and can concentrate on Croatia's big plans for EURO 2012." Last but not least, though he might not start against Ireland, Kranjčar has received a ringing endorsement from coach Slaven Bilić that he has a big role to play in the final tournament.
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