Germanijak reports that Rufat Abdullazade has transferred to Zire from Varaždin on loan. Zire announced on social media that the club has signed Rufat Abdullazade on loan from the Croatian club until the end of the season, with an option to buy. A photograph of Abdullazade in his new kit was published.

Nikola Šafarić stated that they are currently resolving the loan of 24-year-old Azerbaijani midfielder Rufat Abdullazade. According to Šafarić, Abdullazade has shown quality and made it to the national team, but the league's rhythm does not seem to suit him. Šafarić also expressed hope that Abdullazade will improve over the next six months and that his situation will be evaluated in the summer. Abdullazade joined NK Varazdin in July 2025 and is under contract until May 2028. In 9 appearances in the SuperSport HNL this season, he has provided 2 assists. The midfielder has 17 caps and 3 goals for Azerbaijan U21. His current market value is €500k, according to Transfermarkt. Hajduk Split has been a recently linked club.