Attacking midfielder Mario Kvesić, a 33-year-old with both Bosnian-Herzegovinian and Croatian nationality, states that the HNL would suit him and that he would be open to returning to Croatian football. He mentions that the future is uncertain. Kvesić is under contract with NK Celje until June 2026, having joined the club in July 2023. In the 2025/2026 Prva Liga season, he has scored 3 goals and provided 7 assists in 13 appearances. His market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €200k.