Scott McKenna has revealed the extraordinary welcome he received upon joining Dinamo Zagreb, including bagpipes, whisky, and an honorary membership of the Croatian Tartan Army. The 28-year-old defender, the first Scottish player to feature in the Croatian league, said the reception made him feel instantly at home in the capital.
McKenna, who moved to Zagreb after stints at Las Palmas, Copenhagen, and Nottingham Forest, has enjoyed a flawless start with four wins and four clean sheets in his first four appearances. He credited Dinamo chairman and AC Milan legend Zvonimir Boban for convincing him to make the switch, describing a dinner at Boban's restaurant that sealed the deal.
The centre-back expressed surprise that no Scottish player had preceded him in Croatia but said he feels a responsibility to represent his nation well. He hopes to help Dinamo reclaim the league title after losing it to Rijeka last season and is eager to face Scottish clubs in the Europa League group stage.
McKenna also backed Scotland's World Cup qualifying campaign, citing the injection of youth from Lennon Miller and Ben Doak as a boost. He believes the current squad is the strongest he has seen since his debut in 2018, as Scotland aim to reach their first World Cup in 28 years.
