CroatiaA bizarre situation has arisen in the Croatian First Football League (HNL) involving player Josip Radošević and his club Istra 1961. The club informed Radošević he was no longer part of their plans and did not need to attend training sessions. However, Radošević has not yet secured a new contract elsewhere, leaving him still under contract with Istra but not participating in training. As a result, Istra cannot bring in new players until Radošević officially leaves. According to reporter Robert Matteoni, Istra’s management instructed Radošević to return to training by Tuesday morning. Even if he returns, he will train separately from the team. This situation is financially burdensome for both the club and Radošević, who remains on the payroll despite not playing. It remains unclear whether there is a disagreement over the buyout clause or another issue. Until a resolution is reached by September 7, when the transfer window closes in Croatia, Istra’s owners will not allow new signings.
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