Croatian sides reinforce ranks
Thursday, January 16, 2003
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Several Croatian players have moved clubs during the winter break.
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Several Croatian clubs have reinforced their ranks during the winter break.
Čižmek joins Kamen Ingrad
Fifth-placed NK Kamen Ingrad Velika have signed former Under-21 international Mario Čižmek. The 27-year-old has left NK Zagreb to sign a one-and-a-half year contract. Moving in the opposite direction is Kamen Ingrad's Borimir Perković, a 35-year-old veteran, who will continue his career with Zagreb.
Duro moves to Rijeka
Meanwhile, HNK Rijeka, currently in ninth place, have signed veteran Zagreb midfield player Ibrahim Duro. The 32-year-old played for Maccabi Haifa FC from 1997 until 1999 and in summer 2002 signed for Zagreb, where his contract has now expired.
Butić clinches deal
"I have been given green light by Zagreb to leave and join Rijeka in their winter preparations," said Duro. Rijeka have also signed midfield player Josip Butić. The 27-year-old started his career with NK Zadar, but has spent most of his professional life with HNK Hajduk Split.
