Smail Prevljak to join Dinamo Zagreb as Istra 1961 weakened

Istra 1961's leading striker Smail Prevljak is close to completing a transfer to Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb. Negotiations between the clubs are reportedly near a final agreement, with possible compensation of €500‑600,000 and options for player loans or a percentage of future transfers.

The move would further deplete Istra 1961's squad, which has already lost several key players including Heister, Lončar and others. The club is expected to enter the new season with a youthful side and faces a high risk of relegation as it adapts to a significantly weakened roster.