Tottenham Hotspur loans Ivan Perisic to HNK Hajduk Split

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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the loan of Ivan Perisic to HNK Hajduk Split for the rest of the season.

The move comes after the 36-year-old sustained a significant anterior cruciate ligament injury in September.

Perisic, who joined Tottenham in May 2022, made 50 appearances with the team, "scoring one goal and providing 14 assists.

His contributions included playing in the first six games of the current season, where he registered two assists.

The Croatian international's contract with Tottenham is set to expire in the upcoming summer.

Perisic is returning to the club where he began his professional career, having been a product of the Hajduk Split youth academy.

His professional journey includes stints at Club Brugge, Borussia Dortmund, VfL Wolfsburg, Inter Milan, and a treble-winning loan period at Bayern Munich.

For the Croatian national team, Perisic has been a pivotal player since his debut in 2011, taking part in three Euros and three World Cups, and contributing to Croatia's historical achievements on the international stage.