Mirko Marić returns to Lokomotiva, signs contract with former club

Croatian football club Lokomotiva has announced the return of experienced striker Mirko Marić, who has signed a contract with his former team. The 31-year-old forward makes a comeback to the club where he first made a significant impact in his senior career.

Marić played for Lokomotiva between 2014 and 2017, leaving a notable mark with 94 official appearances and 28 goals. His career since then has seen him play for several other clubs, including Videoton, Osijek, Monza, Crotone, Rijeka, and Venezia. He also earned two caps for the Croatian senior national team.

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I am happy to have returned to Lokomotiva, where I started my HNL career 12 years ago. Lokomotiva gave me an opportunity when I was very young, and the club has a special meaning for me. I have followed Lokomotiva all these years, especially during the period when my brother Mateo also played here.

"I am happy to have returned to Lokomotiva, where I started my HNL career 12 years ago," Marić stated after signing his contract. "Lokomotiva gave me an opportunity when I was very young, and the club has a special meaning for me. I have followed Lokomotiva all these years, especially during the period when my brother Mateo also played here."

Marić expressed his confidence in the team's quality and ambition. "I know very well that I am coming to a quality and ambitious environment. Lokomotiva again showed its quality last season, and I believe we can be even better this year," he added, looking forward to the new season with his returning club.

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I know very well that I am coming to a quality and ambitious environment. Lokomotiva again showed its quality last season, and I believe we can be even better this year.