Croatian clubs announce key player moves ahead of new season

BK Pula secured Dean Tonejc from BK Istra Poreč as part of its title‑defending squad, while Poreč bolstered its lineup with two Slovenian internationals, Žan Sodec and Tadej Premru, and added Nino Majcan. The transfer window also saw several other domestic moves, including the return of Nino Stranić to BK Poreč and departures of players such as Ronald Marčelja and Tonij Cetina.

In football, NK Osijek faces a contract dilemma with 19‑year‑old striker Ivan Barić, whose deal expires this season. The club is considering a loan to Vukovar 1991 or a move to Slovenian side Lendava, while also negotiating extensions. Osijek recently invested €75,000 in Portuguese forward Baleloza, the most expensive outbound transfer from a third‑division Portuguese club, and is evaluating the role of existing attackers Arnel Jakupović and Mexican striker Armando León for the upcoming campaign.