FCB scouts spotted: Bayern eye up Hajduk talent Luka Hodak | OneFootball

While many Bayern stars are on duty with their national teams in the coming days, the club's management continues to work intensively on future planning. In addition to ongoing talks about contract extensions – primarily with Dayot Upamecano – the officials are also focusing on young talents in Europe.

After the recent scouting trip to Denmark, where Franculino Djú from FC Midtjylland was observed, the trail of Bayern scouts now leads to Croatia.

Bayern eyes Luka Hodak from Hajduk Split

As reported by the Croatian portal Sportske Novosti, scouts from FC Bayern were present at Hajduk Split's 2-0 victory against NK Osijek in the stadium to take a closer look at Luka Hodak.

The 19-year-old defensive all-rounder is considered one of the biggest discoveries of the current HNL season. Only in the summer did Hodak make the leap from the U19 to the professional squad – he is now a regular on the right side of defense and impresses with athleticism, game intelligence, and precise passing.

His versatility makes him particularly exciting: In addition to the right-back position, Hodak can also be deployed as a defensive midfielder.

Focus across Europe

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Bayern were not the only ones observing the youngster on site. Scouts from other top clubs in Italy, Spain, and England also watched Hodak's performance at the Poljud Stadium. His rise to the first team of Hajduk Split has long been noted.

Hodak is still under contract with Hajduk until 2029, having only signed his first professional contract a few months ago. Nevertheless, according to Sportske Novosti, the club is open to discussions – by summer 2026 at the latest, a transfer could become a topic if a top club presents an attractive offer.

For FC Bayern, Hodak would be another building block in the long-term squad strategy. With young, developable players like Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof, the record champion increasingly focuses on prospective talents.

Whether the Croatian will actually become a candidate for Munich remains to be seen – the Bayern scouting network is certainly more active than it has been in a long time.

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