Rijeka is anticipated to finalize the signing of Ante Oreč today, a 23-year-old right-back currently with Velež. Velež agreed to the third offer from Rijeka after previously rejecting two attempts. Oreč's career includes stints with Lokomotiva, Hrvatski dragovoljac, Sesvete, and Kustošija. This agreement is being concluded on the last day of the Croatian winter transfer window, with Oreč having participated in 18 matches for Velež this season, where he scored two goals and provided five assists. Initially, Rijeka had aimed to acquire Fran Karačić for the same position but turned their attention to Oreč after that deal did not materialize.