Turkish club may sell Croatian defender for triple the price without him playing a game

Croatian defender Hrvoje Smolčić, who recently joined Turkish newly-promoted club Çorum FK for 1.2 million euros from Eintracht Frankfurt, might be on the move again before even playing a match for his new team. Turkish insider Reşat Can Özbudak reported on X that Serie A returnees Frosinone are interested in signing Smolčić.

Frosinone is reportedly prepared to pay three and a half million euros for the defender. If the transfer materializes, Çorum FK would immediately sell Smolčić for three times the amount they paid for him. This potential sale would set a new record for the Turkish club, surpassing the current highest sale of 300,000 euros, according to Transfermarkt.

For Frosinone, this would represent one of their most significant acquisitions. The Italian club paid more only for Marco Brescianni in 2023. Frosinone is returning to Italy's top flight after a two-year absence, having secured 81 points in Serie B last season, just one point behind league winners Venezia.

Interestingly, Hrvoje Smolčić's twin brother, Ivan, currently plays in Italy for Como. The report notes that Çorum FK is not inclined to sell Smolčić unless the offer increases further, indicating a potential negotiation over the transfer fee.

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Frosinone has submitted an official offer of 3.5 million euros to Çorum FK for Smolčić! Çorum FK is not inclined to sell Smolčić unless the offer increases.