Sportske Novosti reports on Stjepan Lončar's transfer to Istra 1961. Stjepan Lončar completed a transfer to Istra 1961. He arrived in Pula, underwent medical examinations, and signed a contract with Istra 1961 for two and a half years, until the summer of 2027. Lončar is a 'box to box' midfielder who previously played for clubs including Rijeka, Ferencvaros, and Lech Poznan.

Stjepan Lončar is set to leave Lech Poznań, with reports from Tomasz Włodarczyk suggesting that his next destination will be Istra, a club currently holding the eighth position in the Croatian league. The transfer to Istra will be permanent, and Lončar is anticipated to undergo medical examinations soon. Having previously been a part of teams like HNK Rijeka, Ferencvárosi, KV Kortrijk, and Astana, Lončar found it challenging to make a mark at Lech Poznań, managing only three appearances in the first team this season. His exit follows the club's acquisition of Gisli Thordarson, which paved the way for Lončar to explore opportunities with a new team.