Croatian defensive midfielder Hrvoje Babec, 26, has a concrete option from South Korea and is considered a likely departure from Opus this winter. Babec joined NK Osijek in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2027. In the current 2025/2026 season, the former Croatia U21 international has made 14 appearances in the SuperSport HNL, scoring one goal and providing one assist. His current Transfermarkt market value is €1.00m.