Sarajevo opened its summer preparations with a dominant 7‑1 friendly win over Velež at the Butmir training centre. Coach Zoran Zekić praised the performance and said the club will look to add impact players for the season.
In Croatia, NK Junak (Sinj) completed its first transfer window signings – forward Karlo Vodanović, midfielder Josip Glavović and defender Ivan Munivrana – aiming for a top‑flight push. KK Zadar hired former player Stipe Modrić as head coach, emphasizing a 24‑hour commitment to basketball.
FK Sloga celebrated its 100‑year anniversary in Gornji Podgradci by hosting Serbian giants Red Star Belgrade and Partizan in exhibition matches, highlighting the club’s historic role in the region.
Bosnian side HŠK Posušje named Borislav Grbavac as its new manager and set a target of returning to the Premier W‑League, outlining plans to integrate promising U‑19 talent.
HNK Rijeka began preseason with a 2‑1 win over NK Bravo, with Tiago Dantas noting areas for improvement and confirming the squad’s readiness for the upcoming Conference League campaign.
Serbian club Voždovac reinforced the roster with Japanese forward Ju Horike and midfielder Đorđe Popović as part of its push for SuperLiga promotion.
Futsal side Podstrana announced three veteran signings – Žarko Luketin, Nikola Pavić and Valerije Jurić – ahead of the new season.
NK Osijek faced a contract crunch, with nine players entering the final year of their deals and the club weighing extensions versus transfers.
A Serbian sports columnist observed that Croatia’s national team may play slowly but still delivers results, underscoring the pragmatic style seen in recent matches.