Ante Budimir, the Croatian forward, has enjoyed an impressive season, scoring 21 league goals, which has caught the attention of major clubs in need of offensive reinforcement. Despite his age, as he will turn 34 in July, and an initial contract clause of 20 million euros, there exists an exit clause close to 8 million euros available for a limited period, which is causing concern for Osasuna, where he is contracted until 2027. For clubs outside Europe, the clause is set at 10 million euros. His international reputation and the endorsements from Croatian coach Zlatko Dalic, who indicated that Budimir could potentially score 40 goals at a club like Real Madrid or Barcelona, have further enhanced his appeal in the transfer market.

Sportske Novosti reports on the options for Ante Budimir to move to clubs in Saudi Arabia. There are options for Ante Budimir to move to clubs in Saudi Arabia. This interest is part of a broader interest from multiple clubs, both in Spain and abroad.

Osasuna's sporting director, Braulio Vázquez, conveyed his hopes regarding Croatian striker Ante Budimir's future at the Spanish club. Budimir has garnered considerable market interest after netting 21 goals, securing his position as the third top scorer in the Spanish league, following Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski and Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe. With a contract extending to the summer of 2027 and a release clause set at 20 million euros, Budimir's future is a topic of interest. Vázquez expressed his wish for clubs to take into account Budimir's age, as he is approaching 34, rather than focusing solely on his goal-scoring record. He also expressed doubt about the likelihood of any club being willing to pay a hefty fee for him. Vázquez highlighted Budimir's historical importance to Osasuna and expressed his hope that the player would continue his tenure with the club.

Ante Budimir has attracted considerable interest due to his outstanding performance, becoming the third highest scorer in La Liga with 18 goals. He has received concrete offers from clubs in Spain, the English Premier League, Saudi Arabia, and MLS. Osasuna's general director, Fran Canal, indicated that they are willing to discuss a transfer if a suitable offer is made, given Budimir's release clause of eight million euros. He emphasized that the decision largely rests with the player, as Budimir is contracted for another two years. Budimir's preference is to continue his career in Spain, either at Osasuna or another La Liga club, at least until the next World Cup.

Last summer, Budimir's manager brought a transfer offer from Turkey, which was immediately rejected by the club without any discussion. This winter, there have been no offers. Canal, the executive director, mentioned that Budimir is their biggest investment in a player ever, costing eight million euros, and they would only consider a transfer if an offer was overwhelming.

Ante Budimir could leave Osasuna after the European Championship. According to sources close to the club, Osasuna allegedly plans to sell Budimir in order to make a profit. The Spanish did not reveal which clubs are interested in the Croatian striker, but the Basque club wants to cash in on his brilliant season. He scored 18 goals and had two assists in 38 appearances last season. He has been at the club since 2020. According to Transfermarkt, he is worth five million euros, and his contract lasts until June 2027. He has previously played for NK Radnik, LASK, HNK Gorica, Inter Zaprešić, Lokomotiva, St. Pauli, Crotone, Sampdoria and Mallorca. He has scored three goals in 21 appearances for the Croatian national team.