Šarlija wanted to play and be a protagonist, which was not possible at Hajduk. He decided to leave to find more playing opportunities.

Zvonimir Šarlija was unexpectedly left out of the squad for the derby against Dinamo due to disciplinary issues. Speculation suggests tensions may have arisen after Dominik Prpić’s return pushed him out of the starting XI. It remains unclear how this will impact his future at the club or potential transfer prospects.