Sportske Novosti reported that Hrvoje Babec is no longer a player of Osijek, and the Slavonian club confirmed this on social media. The Croatian midfielder will continue his career at FC Seoul.

Hrvoje Babec is leaving Osijek and moving to FC Seoul. Osijek and FC Seoul have agreed on an undisclosed transfer fee, and according to Alen Petrović, Osijek's sporting director, Babec's negotiations with the club are in the final stages. The South Korean portal Sports Chosun claims that an agreement has been reached and that Babec only needs to pass a medical examination to officially become a Seoul player.

According to Sportske Novosti, Hrvoje Babec is reportedly close to leaving Osijek and has an option with a foreign club.

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.