Currently playing for Modric's childhood team, Dinamo Zagreb, Baturina is regarded as one of Croatia's most promising young players. The offensive midfielder has already made over 130 appearances for the squad, contributing 52 goals (18G, 34A), and has seven Croatian national team caps despite his advanced age.
After seeing him play for Croatia, Modric reportedly developed a like for him and suggested him to Real Madrid. Given his playmaking skills and enormous potential, Baturina has surfaced as a potential addition to Real Madrid's midfield in light of the departure of Toni Kroos and the impending departure of Modric. However, a recent report from Sky Sport Germany claims that Real Madrid's attempts to capture Baturina from Dinamo Zagreb have been unsuccessful. According to the source, Los Blancos offered the 21-year-old offensive midfielder a five-year deal with the intention of signing him and then loaning him to a La Liga team to help him grow.