HNK Rijeka has bid farewell to Martin Zlomislić, who is leaving the club after five years at Rujevica. Rijeka has not officially announced the name of his new club, but according to available information, Qarabağ will pay around 500,000 euros for Zlomislić.

What happened?

Zlomislić made his debut for Rijeka in August 2021 in a match against Šibenik. He got his real chance between the posts at the start of the 2024/25 season, which remains one of the most successful in the club's history.

Why is this important for HNK Rijeka?

Rijeka currently occupies 4th place in the HNL, with 53 points, 14 wins, 11 draws, and 11 losses in 36 matches. | Category | Statistic | | --- | --- | | Position | 4th place | | Points | 53 | | Wins | 14 | | Draws | 11 | | Losses | 11 |

What comes next?

After Zlomislić's departure, Ante Majstorović is expected to take over the captain's armband, while the Rijeka management is already looking for a new solution between the posts. The main candidate mentioned is Varaždin captain Oliver Zelenika.

Current situation

Rijeka won their last match against HNK Gorica with a score of 2-0, on May 23, 2026. | Date | Result | | --- | --- | | 23.05.2026 | 2-0 against HNK Gorica | Rijeka has scored 49 goals and conceded 36 goals this season, giving them a positive goal difference of 13 goals.