Igor Vekić has been named the new goalkeeper for the White team. He joins the club following two seasons with the Jutland club Vejle, where he served as the starting goalkeeper. During his tenure at Vejle, the team was relegated from the first league last year.
Vekić’s career history also includes stints with Brava and a period playing in Portugal for Paços Ferreira. He has previously earned five caps for the national team, making his debut in 2024 against the USA under the guidance of coach Matjaž Kek. Upon his transfer, Vekić expressed his enthusiasm for joining Rijeka.
He stated, “Thank you for a nice welcome; it is a pleasure to be a new player at Rijeka, which is a big club. This brings responsibility and positive pressure, which every football player appreciates because it is accompanied by quality. The first impressions are excellent, and I look forward to meeting my teammates and the fans.”
The acquisition of Igor Vekić marks a significant change in the goalkeeping department.
His experience at various levels, combined with his recent national team exposure under coach Kek, suggests a notable contribution to the squad. Vekić’s arrival is anticipated to bolster the team’s defensive structure as he integrates with his new teammates.
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