Freshly crowned Croatian champions Rijeka are exploring the possibility of signing 18-year-old right-back Noa Mikić on a free transfer from Dinamo Zagreb. Once considered a long-term option at Maksimir, Mikić has failed to convince the coaching staff, even as veterans Ristovski and Moharrami prepare to depart. The situation became clearer with Dinamo’s move to sign Moris Valinčić from Istra 1961—another young right-back—which strongly suggests that Mikić will not be in the club’s plans for next season. Rijeka, preparing for a demanding European campaign, see Mikić as a low-risk addition with long-term potential. A deal could progress swiftly if Dinamo confirm his exit.