Nikola Kalinić is considering what to do if he ends his career, but he feels ready to play because he has not fulfilled his goal. He has not won the title of champion. His contract is expiring.

Nikola Kalinić might be leaving Hajduk. The announcement of the match with his photo sparked speculations among the fans that he might be saying goodbye. Kalinić returned to Hajduk in the winter of 2022 but left in the summer of 2023 because coach Ivan Leko did not count on him. With the return of Mislav Karoglan to Hajduk's bench, Kalinić also returned to the club and was without a club for half a year.

His contract is expiring and there have been no talks about renewal. He is uncertain about his future, considering retirement but also feels ready to play.

Nikola Kalinić is mentioned as a solution for the future sports director of Hajduk and should sit in the chair from the boots. If he really takes over the new function, then it is the end of the career of a great player who did not dream the dream of winning the title before player retirement, but could have the opportunity as an official, whether a sports director or a member of the Board for Sport. He should no longer play at Poljud...

Nikola Kalinić deserves a special paragraph, because this is a player who returned to Hajduk wanting to win the championship, then Ivan Leko did not see him in his plans so he took a break before Mislav Karoglan called him back again. However, it is still unknown whether he will end his career or continue to play. The doors of Hajduk are always open to him, it was said before the new return, and it depends on him and the role he could have at Poljud whether he will be there next season, but the new people who will be composing the personnel puzzle will also have a say. Kale deserves some place in Hajduk, and what kind, we will see at the end of the season.

Nikola Kalinić has recently recovered from a virus. There are speculations that he might leave Hajduk after the current season.