Darwin Matheus has left Istra 1961 and will play for Legion FC in the new season. He returns to the USA, having previously joined the Croatian club from Atlanta United's second team. Despite being contracted with Istra 1961 until June 2025, the collaboration was mutually terminated.

Darwin Matheus left Istra 1961 before the transfers of Sebastian Nebyla and Marko Cukon.

Darwin Matheus wanted to leave the club last summer to return to the USA, where his girlfriend is located. Despite efforts by coach Paolo Tramezzani to change his attitude and integrate him more into the team, Matheus remained uncommitted.

Darwin Matheus has left Istra 1961. He was an offensive midfielder who made a significant impact at the club, particularly remembered for scoring a notable goal against Dinamo in the previous season. However, in the recently concluded season, he was expected to make a leap forward but instead took a major step back, scoring only one goal and making two assists in 16 matches. Despite being contractually bound with the club until June 2025, his collaboration with the club has been mutually terminated.