According to Germanijak, Oliver Zelenika from Varaždin is the closest candidate to replace Martin Zlomislić at Rijeka.

According to Germanijak, the first pick of Matjaž Kek, the new coach of Rijeka, should be goalkeeper Oliver Zelenika. Despite being 33 years old, Zelenika is considered a reliable option and offers a good price-quality ratio, as well as the character needed for the dressing room that Kek is building.

Citing several sources, Germanijak reports that Rijeka is working to sign Oliver Zelenika, the 33-year-old captain of Varaždin who is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the HNL. While the transfer is not yet finalized, it appears to be moving towards completion. Rijeka is also reportedly considering an alternative option, a Serbian goalkeeper whose name is not currently public. Zelenika, a Croatian national, has been with Varaždin since February 2020, and his contract is valid until May 2027. The goalkeeper made 32 appearances in the SuperSport HNL during the 2025/2026 season and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €300k.