NK Varaždin has announced that it has reached an agreement with APOEL FC for the transfer of its former captain and goalkeeper Oliver Zelenika. Oliver Zelenika, who played for NK Varaždin for over six years, is leaving the club after 157 appearances. According to reports, Zelenika was seeking a change and was not the first choice for goalkeeper in the current season. Index.hr Sport was the first to report on this transfer.
Who is Oliver Zelenika?
Oliver Zelenika is a 33-year-old goalkeeper who played for NK Varaždin since February 2020. Before joining Varaždin, he played for Dinamo Zagreb, Rudeš, Lokomotiva, Lech Poznań, and NEC Nijmegen.
What does this mean for NK Varaždin?
The sale of Zelenika will likely have an impact on the club's budget for this season. Transfermarkt estimates Zelenika's value at 300,000 euros. Josip Silić will likely take over as the first goalkeeper in the club.
How will NK Varaždin prepare for the next matches?
NK Varaždin will soon face Rudeš at home, on August 29, 2026. Before that, you can check the schedule of matches on our fixtures page. The current squad of the club can be found on our squad page.
Conclusion
The sale of Oliver Zelenika is a significant event for NK Varaždin. How the club will prepare for the next matches and how it will cope with the changes in the squad, you can follow on our stats page.
