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3 clusters · 32 sources · 6 days · First seen 13 days ago · Last updated 7 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Marin Šotiček transfer saga

Entities: Hajduk Split · MNK Hajduk · Damir Mišković · Gonzalo García · FC Basel

Overview

After a last‑minute reversal of a planned move to Widzew Łódź, Basel loaned 21‑year‑old Croatian U‑21 winger Marin Šotiček to HNK Hajduk Split on 28 July 2026, with an option to purchase. The season‑long loan was confirmed as a €3 million deal. Šotiček, born in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, came through Zrinski, Vinogradar and NK Lokomotiva before making 46 senior appearances for Lokomotiva and 69 for Basel, scoring seven goals and providing four assists for the Swiss side. He has 20 caps and three goals for Croatia’s U‑21 team. Sports director Robert Graf highlighted his speed, one‑on‑one ability and pressing fit for Hajduk’s wing play.

Hajduk’s immediate task was the Europa League second‑leg qualifier against Pafos FC in Limassol, where they held a 2‑0 first‑leg lead secured by Michele Šego and Dario Melnjak. The squad would be without forward Roko Brajković after a season‑ending knee injury. Coach Gonzalo García expected the team to protect the advantage.

By 31 July, the parallel transfer to HNK Rijeka collapsed. Rijeka’s president Damir Mišković declined a bidding war, citing the club’s strict financial policy, and announced a search for another fast winger. Hajduk’s coach Silvio Čabraja called the signing a “perfect fit” for the team’s attacking needs.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 4 SOURCES] Marin Šotiček signed a loan deal with Hajduk Split until the end of the season with an option to purchase. (21fc7208-ff26-406e-9796-5a292b6553bb, bd5a87e9-d1bc-41f5-9000-c2b2ddcb2b8a, d7f9bf24-7412-44a0-981e-5851ba46c257, ea494f)
[● 4 SOURCES] Šotiček is a 21‑year‑old winger who previously played for FC Basel and NK Lokomotiva. (21fc7208-ff26-406e-9796-5a292b6553bb, bd5a87e9-d1bc-41f5-9000-c2b2ddcb2b8a, d7f9bf24-7412-44a0-981e-5851ba46c257, ea494f)
[● 4 SOURCES] Šotiček made 46 senior appearances for Lokomotiva, scoring nine goals and providing one assist. (21fc7208-ff26-406e-9796-5a292b6553bb, bd5a87e9-d1bc-41f5-9000-c2b2ddcb2b8a, d7f9bf24-7412-44a0-981e-5851ba46c257, ea494f)
[● 4 SOURCES] At Basel, Šotiček played 69 matches, scoring seven goals and providing four assists. (21fc7208-ff26-406e-9796-5a292b6553bb, bd5a87e9-d1bc-41f5-9000-c2b2ddcb2b8a, d7f9bf24-7412-44a0-981e-5851ba46c257, ea494f)
[● 4 SOURCES] Šotiček has 20 caps for Croatia U‑21, scoring three goals. (21fc7208-ff26-406e-9796-5a292b6553bb, bd5a87e9-d1bc-41f5-9000-c2b2ddcb2b8a, d7f9bf24-7412-44a0-981e-5851ba46c257, ea494f)
[● 4 SOURCES] Sports director Robert Graf said Šotiček fits Hajduk’s style and will strengthen the wing positions. (21fc7208-ff26-406e-9796-5a292b6553bb, bd5a87e9-d1bc-41f5-9000-c2b2ddcb2b8a, d7f9bf24-7412-44a0-981e-5851ba46c257, ea494f)
[● 2 SOURCES] Hajduk will play the second leg of their Europa League qualifying tie against Pafos FC in Limassol, Cyprus, holding a 2‑0 first‑leg lead. (9fa80662-36ad-4712-b5c3-9f4d2984958e, 1c9b415e-b899-463a-b2e1-305ef0446c30)
[● 2 SOURCES] Roko Brajković suffered a severe knee‑ligament injury, ruling him out for the season. (9fa80662-36ad-4712-b5c3-9f4d2984958e, 1c9b415e-b899-463a-b2e1-305ef0446c30)

Timeline

7 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
Marina Šotiček signs with Hajduk as Rijeka transfer collapses
Marina Šotiček chose Hajduk over Rijeka after the latter refused to overbid, with Hajduk’s coach hailing the fast winger as a key addition.
10 days ago

[SPORTS] 26 sources
Hajduk signs Marin Šotiček ahead of Pafos clash
Hajduk signs winger Marin Šotiček on loan with purchase option and prepares for Pafos second leg, holding a 2‑0 first‑leg lead but missing injured forward Roko Brajković.
13 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Marin Šotiček completes loan move to Rijeka from Basel
21‑year‑old Croatian winger Marin Šotiček, formerly of Basel, joined Rijeka on loan after a planned move to Poland fell through, with an option to buy and possible funding from Tonio Fruk’s sale.

Sources

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