Go Ahead Eagles has confirmed the arrival of 24-year-old Croatian-German central defender Tino Jukić from Croatian top-tier club NK Lokomotiva. The player signed a contract on Thursday that will run until mid-2030. The club's technical manager, Marc van Hintum, described Jukić as an important addition with a winner's mentality. The defender stated that he had heard good stories about the club and views it as a place where players are given the chance to develop. Jukić, who joined Lokomotiva in July 2025, has 2 caps for the Croatia U18 national team. His current market value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €500k.