Croatian Striker Kulenović Set for Loan Move from Torino to PAOK

Sandro Kulenović, the Croatian forward who joined Italian club Torino at the beginning of July, may be on the move again after just six months. Reports from Greece suggest that PAOK Saloniki has agreed to a one-year loan deal for the 26-year-old striker, with an option for the Greek club to purchase his contract permanently at the end of the season.

The proposed loan would reportedly bring Torino €200,000, while PAOK would need to pay €4 million to secure Kulenović's signature permanently. If PAOK exercises the purchase option, Kulenović would sign a four-year contract with the Greek side. This potential transfer would represent a profit for Torino, who paid Dinamo Zagreb €3 million to activate an obligatory purchase clause for the player earlier this summer. The additional €1 million from a PAOK transfer could further increase their return on investment.

However, Kulenović has struggled to establish himself at Torino, netting only one goal in 15 appearances. It has become apparent that a move to a club where he can secure more playing time would be beneficial for his development. PAOK appears to offer such an opportunity, where he can aim to regain his consistent form and showcase the qualities he previously demonstrated in Croatian football. Before his move to Italy, Kulenović spent most of his career in Croatia, playing for clubs like Dinamo Zagreb, Lokomotiva, and Rijeka, and also had a stint with Legia Warsaw. He also progressed through Juventus's youth academy and represented Croatia at various youth international levels.