It seems that Domagoj Vida could be on his way out of the exit door come the January transfer window, as sources from Turkish Football have recently revealed both Aston Villa and Watford are interested in signing the defender in January.

The 30-year-old centre-back is a player with a lot of experience and quality in his legs.

After all, he was part of the Croatian national team that made the final during the 2018 World Cup in Russia before they were ultimately stopped by eventual winners France.

Vida arrived at Besiktas in the January transfer window of 2018 and has played a total of 77 games for them, scoring six goals from centre back.

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Now, however, there is a suggestion he might be going to Villa, and the Villans could be getting themselves a powerful defender if they can land his signature.

But what do those who know him best have to say about him?

Let's find out...

Zlatko Dalic, Croatia national team manager

Dalic knows Vida extremely well. They've been working together in the national team and the current gaffer is the one who took them to the final in the first place.

The 30-year-old centre-back played a big role in achieving that feat and back when he invited Dalic to watch a Besiktas game in Turkey, the manager was more than happy to oblige and shower his player with praise in the process as well.

Here's what he said, as per Spor Arena:

"I chose Vida as a captain in the match vs Jordan precisely because he is a warrior. Because he's a very combative player. He invited me to the Besiktas match. I can adjust my schedule and will support him by coming to Besiktas to watch the match."

Dea Redzic, journalist for Index

Redzic is someone who's been in the world of football for many years now and working for Index, one of the biggest sports outlets in Croatia, she knows a thing or two about Vida.

She believes that his character is simply a part of his player profile and a big reason why he's a fan-favourite everywhere he goes.

She said, as per Bleacher Report:

"Vida is from a part of Croatia where people are very friendly.

"People are always so cheerful. Mario Mandzukic—who bought beer for the whole town where he is from for the match against Russia—is also from Slavonia. Vida is always up for fun. His teammates love him. He's a big-hearted person and a big-hearted player. He's a big joker."

Fikret Ornan, Besiktas president

Finally, the man who practically brought Vida to Turkey is none other than Besiktas' president, Ornan.

Last year, when the Croatian was still playing in the World Cup, and after they managed to jump over Denmark in the knockout stages, Ornan was immediately asked whether that would increase the interest in his player.

Sporx quoted him saying the following:

"Vida has played many successful games so far and perhaps he will play in the final as well. He is a strong and ambitious player. Those who want him will have to pay €15m (£12.6m)."

Verdict

It seems that experts believe that Vida is both a strong and a kind-hearted character and his mentality is what often gets him over the line.

Villa could definitely use someone who's a proven winner and has a warrior spirit, and the 30-year-old Croatian is exactly that.