# European football transfers and coaching updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-football-transfers-and-coaching-updates
> Updated: 2026-09-23T18:26:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Reports from The Guardian highlight several notable summer football transfers involving Croatian connections. Hull City manager Sergej Jakirović has been recognized for the acquisition of 24-year-old Swedish international Elliot Stroud from Mjällby for approximately €4 million. Stroud is described as a versatile player capable of performing in multiple roles, including full-back, wing-back, left winger, or midfield.

Additionally, Gabriel Vidović has transferred from Dinamo Zagreb to Paderborn for roughly €3 million, a club record for Paderborn following their promotion to the Bundesliga. 

Separately, in Lithuania, Croatian coach Željko Sopić is leading Kauno Žalgiris toward a potential domestic double, as the club sits atop the league and prepares for a cup final against Minija on October 11.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-23: Football updates: Jakirović's transfers and Sopić's success in Lithuania

The Guardian highlighted key football transfers involving Sergej Jakirović at Hull City and Gabriel Vidović at Paderborn, while Željko Sopić leads Kauno Žalgiris toward a potential double in Lithuania.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/football-updates-jakirovis-transfers-and-sopis-success-in-lithuania

### 2026-09-23: Elliot Stroud and Gabriel Vidović named in top 10 summer transfers

The Guardian named Elliot Stroud's move to Hull City and Gabriel Vidović's transfer to Paderborn among the top 10 summer football transfers.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/elliot-stroud-and-gabriel-vidovi-named-in-top-10-summer-transfers

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