HNK Hajduk Split have been active in the final days of the summer transfer window, which closes on September 7, completing several important moves. The club has officially presented Belgian international Leander Dedoncker and young striker Khalil Fayad, while Niko Sigur has left Poljud. These changes come as Hajduk sits fourth in the HNL table with 10 points from five games, just two points behind leaders NK Osijek.
According to reports from Index.hr Sport, Hajduk managed to beat strong competition to sign 22-year-old Khalil Fayad. The forward arrived from French side Montpellier for a fee of €250,000 and signed a three-year contract. Simultaneously, the club strengthened its midfield with the experienced Leander Dedoncker, a former player of Anderlecht, Aston Villa, and Wolverhampton. The Belgian arrives as a free agent.
Who is new striker Khalil Fayad?
Khalil Fayad is a young striker who joined Hajduk from Montpellier. The transfer fee was €250,000, and the player signed a three-year contract. Fayad will compete for a place in the attack, battling for minutes with the club's other forwards. His arrival represents a long-term investment in young talent, aligning with the club's policy.
Alongside new signings, Hajduk also recorded a departure. Niko Sigur is no longer a player of the Split club, having been sold to French Ligue 1 side Toulouse. The transfer was worth slightly over three million euros. This move brings significant financial resources into the club's budget, which can be used for further reinforcements or other needs.
How is Hajduk performing in the HNL?
Hajduk enters this transfer period with some momentum in the league. After five rounds, the team is in fourth place with 10 points, and their goal difference is a positive +6 (11 scored, 5 conceded). Their recent form shows three wins, one draw, and one loss. They currently trail leaders NK Osijek by just two points, making this season's title race very exciting. You can follow the entire table on our standings page.
Although Hajduk showed interest in strengthening their attack with Spaniard Carlos Martín from Atlético Madrid, that transfer did not materialize due to documentation issues before the Spanish transfer window closed. Also, the club denied reports of an offer from Celtic for Adam Hurama, calling them untrue. Hajduk is still linked with a possible move for Danjuma Díaz, a winger from Real Sociedad's B team.
What is happening with other Croatian-based players?
Transfer activity has also involved other Croatian clubs and players. Dinamo brought back Luka Ivanušec from Feyenoord, and confirmed the arrival of goalkeeper Dominik Kotarski and a principle agreement with Iker Almena. Ivanušec signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional season. "I am very happy to be back here," Ivanušec said. "I'm glad we managed to finish everything, I can't wait to start training and matches with the team."
Players with Croatian roots have been moving across Europe. Jakov Medić went on a one-year loan to Utrecht, Borna Sosa was loaned to Köln, and Duje Ćaleta-Car terminated his contract with Lyon and signed for Sassuolo. Former Hajduk goalkeeper Ivo Grbić moved to Bulgarian side Ludogorets.
What does the immediate schedule look like?
Hajduk's next engagement is an away match against Rudes on Saturday, September 6, 2026. Rudes is currently in eighth place in the table. This match represents an opportunity for Hajduk to continue their positive results and close the gap at the top. The full schedule of upcoming matches can be found on our fixtures page. The Croatian transfer window closes on September 7, so clubs still have a few days for any last-minute reinforcements.
