Osijek to net almost €1 million from player sold three years ago

Croatian football club Osijek stands to gain nearly one million euros from the recent transfer of striker Mirlind Daku to Spartak Moscow. Daku moved from Rubin Kazan to the Russian club for 11 million euros this summer. Osijek will profit from a clause included in the 2023 agreement when they sold Daku's rights to Rubin Kazan for 1.2 million euros.

Under that deal, Osijek is entitled to 10% of the difference between Daku's future sale price and the initial amount received. With Rubin Kazan selling Daku for 11 million euros, Osijek is set to receive 980,000 euros. This payment will be disbursed in installments as Spartak Moscow pays Rubin Kazan, ensuring a portion of the significant transfer fee reaches Osijek.

The substantial income is particularly valuable for Osijek, especially considering Daku was in the final year of his contract when he departed. The club successfully protected its interests, securing potential future earnings. Daku joined Osijek after a successful loan spell at Mura, where he scored 22 goals in 33 appearances, leading to his sale to Rubin Kazan. He further enhanced his market value in Russia, scoring 38 goals and providing 13 assists in 93 games over three seasons for Rubin.