Mircea Rednic, the coach of UTA, stated that Elvir Koljic was expected to arrive at UTA before signing with Rapid. They were waiting for him at the club.

Four days before the final decision, Universitatea Craiova was considering letting Elvir Koljic go for free to UTA, but eventually secured a transfer fee by choosing Rapid instead.

There were rumors that Elvir Koljic might sign with Sarajevo FC, but these rumors have been definitively dismissed following his confirmed transfer to FCSB.

Elvir Koljic might leave Universitatea Craiova as the club is looking for a new central striker. Details about his potential new club are unknown.