While Dejan Petrovič had been linked with several clubs over the past few weeks, with Slovenian media reporting interest from Hajduk, Maribor eventually emerged as the leading candidate to sign the midfielder from Rijeka. However, the 28-year-old Slovenian player has ultimately made a different transfer, signing a four-year contract with the Malaysian club Johor. Petrovič, who has 13 caps for Slovenia, made 20 appearances in the SuperSport HNL for Rijeka in the 2025/2026 season, scoring one goal and providing one assist. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €1.00m.