Makuc MVP in Barcelona's Champions League Final win, eyes Kiel move and first child

Slovenian handball star Domen Makuc concluded his tenure with Barcelona on a high note, earning the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award at the EHF Champions League Final Four. In his final match for the Catalan club, Makuc was instrumental in their victory against Berlin in the championship game. He becomes the first Slovenian to achieve this distinction at the Final Four.

Following the championship win, Makuc is set to transfer to the German club Kiel, known as "the zebras," in July. His personal life is also entering a new chapter, as he and his fiancée, former athlete Tija Ocvirk, are expecting their first child. The article likens his journey to a fairytale, referring to him as the "prince from Rodik."

Looking ahead, Makuc has his sights set on international success. He plans to compete with the Slovenian national team at the upcoming World Championship in January, where he hopes to secure a medal for his country.