October 30: China’s Chengdu Sports Industry Co., Ltd (CSI) has officially signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with GNK Dinamo Zagreb, a professional Croatian football club based out of Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia.

Under the agreement, the two parties are expected to draw up a series of deals detailing plans to cooperate across opportunities in soccer youth academies, overseas learning exchanges, international events and athletic rehabilitation services.

They will also work closely to promote the development of local soccer-related industries, helping to develop Chengdu into an international sports city.   

The CSI, established in 2007, is a sports company focusing on the organization of sports events and construction of infrastructure projects.

“Signing this agreement is another confirmation of the reputation and quality of GNK Dinamo Youth Academy throughout the world. GNK Dinamo as a brand is recognized for its continuous work on the development of youth players; this motivates us to improve even more in every aspect of our work.” Said GNK Dinamo’s chief executive officer, Tomislav Svetina after the signing ceremony.

Source: Xinhua & croatiaweek

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