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Luka Menalo Transfer from Dinamo Zagreb to Rijeka
Luka Menalo was supposed to sign for Rijeka on the last day of the transfer window, but the deal fell through because he couldn't agree with Dinamo on terminating his contract. As a result, he stayed in Zagreb, training separately from the first team.
Luka Menalo was in discussions to return to Rijeka. However, since he did not manage to agree on a mutual contract termination with Dinamo before the transfer window closed, the transfer will not happen at least until January. Menalo is under contract with Dinamo for two more years.
Rijeka is expected to soon welcome another familiar face to their squad, Luka Menalo.
Luka Menalo, who was previously on loan at Celje from Dinamo, has caused speculation about a move to Rijeka following his sudden departure from Celje. While Dinamo delayed terminating his contract, it is expected that Menalo will receive the necessary paperwork by the end of the day and sign with Rijeka as a free agent. Under specific conditions, if he possesses papers proving the club terminated his contract, he can sign even outside the transfer window. It is anticipated that everything will be finalized today.
Luka Menalo, a Bosnian national team player, is returning to Rijeka. He was previously on loan from Dinamo from fall 2020 to summer 2021. He is now coming after an unfortunate episode at Celje with the green light from Dinamo. Menalo left Celje after a verbal conflict with coach Albert Riera.
Radomir Đalović, Rijeka's coach, mentioned the expected arrival of Luka Menalo as a reinforcement for the team. The club's management is actively working on this transfer, and Menalo is anticipated to join Rijeka to strengthen their squad.
Luka Menalo, after terminating his loan with Celje, is set to join Rijeka as a free agent. He decided to leave Celje following an incident where coach Albert Riera insulted him in front of the entire team. Menalo previously played for Rijeka on loan during the 2020/21 season, scoring 10 goals and providing seven assists in 36 matches.
Luka Menalo is expected to join Rijeka as a free agent after terminating his contract with Dinamo Zagreb, which was set to last until the summer of 2026. The transfer is not yet finalized, but all indications are that the left winger, who has 15 caps for the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team, will soon be available to Rijeka's coach Radomir Djalovic.
Luka Menalo has agreed on all details with Rijeka and will become a new member of the club where he had previously played on loan from Maksimir. Menalo started the season at Slovenian club Celje, but left last week following a verbal altercation with coach Albert Riera.
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