Dinamo Zagreb & Zdravko Mamic -Did Dejan Lovren lie?

The main case is against Dinamo Zagreb director Zdravko Mamic.

He stands accused of embezzlement and tax fraud in Croatia.

Mamic is alleged to have doctored the books at Dinamo with regards to deals involving Modric’s move to Tottenham and Lovren’s move to Lyon.

In both cases it’s claimed that documents were signed after the deals were completed in order for the parties to unlawfully enrich themselves.

Did Dejan Lovren lie?

Regarding the specifics of Dejan Lovren’s case, ESPN have previously reported the following:

The reports say that an annex was signed in a contract that entitled Lovren to 50 percent of the compensation of his transfer from Dinamo Zagreb to French side Lyon in 2010.

As part of his testimony, Lovren claimed the annex was inserted before his transfer to Lyon, but prosecutors have alleged, based on evidence, that the annex was signed after the defender’s move and then backdated.

It’s worth stating that the crime of perjury carries a maximum five year prison sentence in Croatia.

Dejan Lovren protests his innonence

On Wednesday night, Lovren reacted to his perjury charge.

The Liverpool centre-half has denied any wrongdoing. 

He wrote:

I want to tell everyone that I’m innocent. I did not commit any criminal offence. 

I’m proud of my life, of what my family and I have achieved. I reject all accusations with indignation. I will win this battle.