This is what Dinamo Zagreb's new stadium looks like

Lovren reacts with a facepalm emoji

Dinamo President Zvonimir Boban emphasized the uniqueness of the new home ground.

"A structure is being created that profoundly reflects the culture and urban style of this city. It honors and respects the history and tradition of Maksimir Stadium, preserving the identity and spirit of Dinamo and its fans. We are particularly proud of that," said Boban.

test — Das bestehende Stadion Maksimir soll 2027 abgerissen werden.
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However, there has been a lot of criticism of the winning design from Italy on social media.

Former Dinamo player and long-serving Croatian national team defender Dejan Lovren commented on the club's Instagram post, where the new stadium was presented, with a facepalm emoji. Comments under the Instagram post have since been disabled.

Can changes still be made to the winning design? Dinamo President Boban stated: "While it is an already largely elaborated concept, I believe there is still room for optimization – but in a way that does not detract from the work of the designer, which we consider a masterpiece."

The architectural competition was initiated by the Government of the Republic of Croatia and the City of Zagreb, and conducted by the Zagreb Architects' Association. The competition ran from March 20 to July 17, 2026.