Former Milan star to earn ₦1k per month at new club

Nikola Kalinic returns to Hajduk Split | X/@FabrizioRomano

Former Milan star to earn ₦1k per month at new club

Ayoola Kelechi 10:10 - 04.01.2024

Ex-AC Milan and Atletico Madrid forward international Nikola Kalinic has agreed to earn a paltry wage after joining Croatian title contenders Hajduk Split

Nikola Kalinic, a well-known former Croatian international and AC Milan forward, has recently rejoined Hajduk Split, the club where he began his professional career, with the club announcing an incredible salary for the striker.

Kalinic to earn €1 Salary Contract

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Kalinic has signed a contract with Hajduk Split for a mere €1, a symbolic gesture that emphasises his dedication to his boyhood club over financial gain. 

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Kalinic’s primary objective in returning to Hajduk Split is to aid the team in winning the Croatian league title, which has eluded them for nearly two decades.

The club director also confirmed the ex-Croatia international’s hunger for the title, saying, “Nikola returns with one aim, help Hajduk win the title after 19 years," while he also described the deal to sign the former Atletico Madrid man as “the easiest deal” in his 3 years at Hajduk. 

Kalinic's journey across two Hajduk Split spells

Having played in some of Europe's top leagues, including the Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga, Kalinic brings a wealth of experience to Hajduk Split.

Nikola Kalinic at AC Milan | Imago
Nikola Kalinic at AC Milan | Imago

In addition to previous spells at Hadjuk, AC Milan, and Atletico Madrid, Kalinic has also played for top sides like Fiorentina and Roma in Serie A.

Nikola Kalinic in his first spell for Hajduk Split | Imago
Nikola Kalinic in his first spell for Hajduk Split | Imago

He was last on the books of Hadjuk but did not renew his previous contract, which expired in June 2023, only to return to the club a few months later.

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