After winning the double crown in Croatian football, Rijeka is preparing for the new season where they will defend two trophies and try to qualify for the Champions League or other European competitions. The club has two first-team players with expiring contracts, with midfielder Lindon Selahi most likely to leave. Although he has offers, Selahi has not completely closed the door on Rijeka, but it is more realistic that he will leave as a free agent this summer. The situation with Naïs Djouahra is different, and it is expected he will extend his contract. Potential replacements for Selahi include Oleksandr Petrusenko, who recently played for Antalyaspor, and Adrion Pajaziti, a midfielder from Gorica who had a very good season.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets focus on the club’s achievements and the potential for young talent to step up, emphasizing the importance of team cohesion and development. They highlight the challenges of financial constraints and the opportunities for local or regional players like Adrion Pajaziti to make an impact.
Center: Center-leaning sources provide a balanced view, reporting on the contract situations factually, the club’s ambitions for the upcoming season, and the realistic prospects of player transfers. They focus on the strategic moves by the club to maintain competitiveness in domestic and European competitions.
Right: Right-leaning media emphasize the business and competitive aspects, focusing on the financial difficulties of other clubs and how Rijeka can capitalize on these to strengthen their squad. They highlight the potential free transfer of Oleksandr Petrusenko and the importance of maintaining a strong team to defend titles.
