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.
His future had initially appeared less certain. Get German Football Newsreported 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, GGFNreported 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.
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.