Noa Mikić, an 18-year-old right-back, has completed a transfer to Dinamo Zagreb and is poised to be loaned to Istra 1961. Initially, he had been expected to join Slaven Belupo on loan, but the plans were altered. The decision to loan him to Istra 1961 forms part of a larger negotiation, as Dinamo is interested in acquiring Moris Valinčić from Istra. Dinamo has proposed 1.2 million euros plus 15% of any future transfer fee for Valinčić, but Istra is aiming for 1.35 million euros in addition to the future transfer percentage. With a minor difference of 150,000 euros, an agreement seems likely, positioning Mikić's loan to Istra as a tactical move within these negotiations.