Žan Karničnik is in the final year of his contract with Celje. Starting in January, he will be able to negotiate with interested clubs for a transfer next summer as a free agent. Celje's management will hold talks with him this autumn about a new contract. The club faces challenges in offering him financial conditions comparable to those from abroad, due to tax and bureaucratic obstacles in Slovenia. Some key players who did not sign new contracts have already left the club.

Zan Karnicnik is one of the standout players for Slovenia, especially after scoring against Serbia. He was bought by Celje for 500,000 euros in January, following excellent performances in the league, but is now valued at more than double that by his club, partly due to his impressive European Championship performances. He is almost certain to leave, with multiple interests, including from Serie A, and his valuation is over a million euros. The Russian owners of Celje do not need to monetize, but it is clear that the player's ambition is to compete in a more challenging league.

Zan Karnicnik is one of the standout players for Slovenia, especially after scoring against Serbia. He was bought by Celje for 500,000 euros in January, following excellent performances in the league, but is now valued at more than double that by his club, partly due to his impressive European Championship performances. He is almost certain to leave, with multiple interests, including from Serie A, and his valuation is over a million euros. The Russian owners of Celje do not need to monetize, but it is clear that the player's ambition is to compete in a more challenging league.