Celje has delivered two contract proposals to Žan Karničnik, a 31-year-old Slovenian right-back, with the second being described as very specific. According to unnamed sources, Kolotilo is preparing a third proposal for Žan Karničnik that is reported to be significant financially and would surpass previous standards in the Slovenian league. A multi-year contract, which has been described as having no precedent in the league, could result in Žan Karničnik remaining at the club if he does not accept an offer from another country. Karničnik's current contract is set to expire in June 2026, and he has a Transfermarkt market value of €800k. He has made 45 appearances and scored 2 goals for the Slovenia national team.