Josip Juranovic was a standout performer in Croatia’s quarter final World Cup tie against tournament favourites Brazil giving Celtic a huge boost and the ability to add on ‘World Cup tax’ to any transfer fee.
It’s a widely known footballing phenomenon. When a player does well on the World Cup stage their transfer fee can sky rocket. This is known as World Cup tax.
Croatia had progressed to the last eight of the competition having knocked out Japan on penalties in what was a rollercoaster of a game.
It once again went all the way as Croatia continue to show that they are never out of a game having went 1-0 down to a magical goal from Neymar.
The spirited Croatia once again bounced back and drew level in the second half of extra time after Bruno Petkovic’s deflected shot sneaked past Allison.
Zlatko Dalić’s team deserved something out the game and they got a massive boost early on in the shootout after a great save from Dominik Livakovic before Marquinhos skelped the post.
Many expect Josip Juranovic to depart Parkhead either in January or in the summer but his performance in this match will have increased his stock.
Atletico Madrid had reportedly sent a scout along to take in the 27-year-olds performance and would have been left impressed after what was a utterly brilliant showing.
Juranovic had previously came up against Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo when Celtic faced Real Madrid but he kept both attackers at bay.
Wherever the former Legia Warsaw defender goes he will have most certainly raised his value as Celtic get braced for offers.
If the reports of the club listening to offers £15 million and above in the summer were true, that could easily now be £20 million.
