Hajduk Split Awaits Star Player's Return Amid Transfer Speculation
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Hajduk Split player Niko Sigur is expected to return to training but is unlikely to play in the upcoming match against Pafos.
- Sigur missed pre-season training due to participation in the World Cup and has taken his full 21-day rest period.
- Both the club and the player are reportedly open to a transfer, with Sigur valued at around four million euros.
Niko Sigur, a key player for Hajduk Split, is nearing a return to training but his participation in the crucial second-leg match against Pafos on Thursday appears unlikely. Sigur missed the team's pre-season preparations as he was representing his country at the World Cup.
While the club had hoped for his swift return after his national team's elimination, Sigur opted to take his full 21-day rest period, which concludes tomorrow. Upon his return, it is widely reported that he is not expected to play for Hajduk again. Both the club and the player reportedly see a transfer as the most realistic next step in his career.
The club would not be against his sale, and the player himself believes he is ready for the next step in his career.
Sigur, a Canadian international, is currently valued at four million euros by Transfermarkt. Hajduk is expected to seek a transfer fee close to this valuation. While his next club is not yet known, there has been past interest, with Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly showing interest a few weeks ago.
The separation is therefore the most realistic option.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.