Shakhtar Donetsk's scouting department is seeking an alternative for Irakli Azarov because the club understands the player is serious about changing teams. Representatives from Shakhtar recently attended a Croatian championship match where they focused on two footballers, one of whom was Šimun Hrgović, Hajduk's 21-year-old left-back. The Croatia U-21 international is a regular starter for the club from Split, and his contract is valid until the summer of 2028.