Overview
- Pavic’s switch, disclosed Tuesday by Croatia’s federation, makes the 16‑year‑old immediately eligible to play for Croatia.
- He remains free to represent Germany until a competitive senior appearance for Croatia, because youth caps do not lock a player.
- The Bayern defender said he feels a strong bond with his Croatian roots and expressed gratitude to Germany for his development.
- He is under contract at Bayern through 2029 and became the club’s youngest Champions League player with a March 18 debut against Atalanta.
- Croatia’s coaches welcomed the move and identified him as a candidate for the U17 European Championship in Estonia.