Hajduk Madness at Poljud: Vučević Returns, Vitali Leaves, Transfers in Full Swing!
Welcome to Hajduk, where everything changes but nothing stays still! After just a few months, Francois Vitali, a man with 27 years of experience in European football, is leaving Poljud. Yes, you read that right — Vitali, who planned a revolution in player development and scouting, is out. But don’t worry, the legendary Goran Vučević, former captain and Hajduk legend, is coming back home after nine years abroad.
Vučević’s Return: Salvation or New Pressure?
Vučević is no stranger to Hajduk — from scoring 48 goals as a player to coaching juniors and even serving as sporting director. His experience at Barcelona and Saudi Al Nassr brings a new dimension to the club. But will it be enough to stabilize a club that suffered a total collapse last year? A season that promised a championship ended in disaster, with the president, coach, and sporting director all leaving. New president Ivan Bilić and coach Gonzalo Garcia now have Vučević as a key link between management and the locker room.
Transfer Frenzy
Hajduk isn’t stopping at management changes. The transfer madness is in full swing! Candidate for goalkeeper is Croatian international Ivica Ivušić, who was one of the key players for Cypriot Pafos with 50 appearances last season. Negotiations are going well, although Ivušić was previously considered an unrealistic option due to cost.
There’s also Ante Rebić, a free agent wanting to join Hajduk, and Adrion Pajaziti, a midfielder who was on loan at Gorica last season. Vučević found a way to bring him in, even though Pajaziti is under contract with Fulham, meaning Hajduk will have to pay a transfer fee.
Captain of Lokomotiva, Fran Karačić, is close to joining Hajduk, which would be the first real signing this summer. At 29 years old with experience in Italy, Karačić could be a major reinforcement.
Chaos at Poljud: What’s Going On?
All these changes come amid a complete restructuring of the club. After a disastrous season, fan dissatisfaction is huge, and pressure on new people in the club is higher than ever. Hajduk has surpassed a historic number of 40,000 members, showing how important the club is to the community and how high the expectations are.
What’s Next?
Vučević faces a huge task: to build a competitive team, win trophies, and set a long-term strategy. Will he succeed? Will Hajduk finally emerge from crisis and return to the top of Croatian football? Or will it all remain just promises and changes on paper?
Conclusion
Hajduk is in a whirlwind of changes, transfers, and big expectations. Vučević’s return might be a light at the end of the tunnel, but the road to stability is thorny. Transfers are spinning, and fans eagerly await the first results. If you love drama, football, and unpredictable twists, Hajduk is currently the best show to watch!
So, what about you? Which transfer excites you the most? Do you believe Vučević can save the club? Drop a comment, let the fans’ voice be heard — because without you, this story makes no sense!
