The loan for Niko Šepić at NK Dubrava has been terminated, allowing the 19-year-old left back to join his new club, Istra 1961. Šepić is a former captain of Dinamo Zagreb's junior team. Sports director Saša Bjelanović commented on the player's qualities and the club's satisfaction with the signing. According to Transfermarkt, Šepić's value is 250,000 euros, but it is unknown if Istra paid a transfer fee.

According to Sportske Novosti, Niko Šepić is transferring to Istra 1961. Šepić, a left back from Dinamo who will soon be 20 years old, will become an Istra 1961 player. The defender is physically strong and left-footed. His contract with Dinamo runs until 2027, and he played regularly for the second-division club Dubrava during the last half-season. Saša Bjelanović was monitoring Šepić's progress last autumn. The transfer will provide an additional solution at left back for Istra, as their only current player in that position is Heister, whose contract is expiring soon.