Istra 1961 has confirmed its biggest outgoing transfer in club history. Salim Fago Lawal (23) is leaving Pula and continuing his career at Czech side Viktoria Plzen.

How did the transfer happen?

Salim Fago Lawal last played for Istra in Split, in a match where Pula won 2:1 against Hajduk. After the match, he said goodbye to the dressing room and the people at the club, aware that he was leaving after two and a half years in which he had grown into one of the key offensive players of the team.

What was Salim Fago Lawal's contribution to Istra 1961?

During his time at Istra, he made 64 official appearances, scoring 15 goals and adding two assists. These numbers, along with his consistent play, were the basis for his status and value on the market.

What's next for Istra 1961?

Currently, Istra 1961 is in 6th place in the HNL, with 43 points, 12 wins, 7 draws, and 17 losses in 36 matches. | Category | Number | | --- | --- | | Wins | 12 | | Draws | 7 | | Losses | 17 | | Goals | 39:50 |

Conclusion

Istra 1961 also announced that Salim Fago Lawal has signed a contract until the summer of 2028 with Viktoria Plzen. We wish him a successful career and success in his new club. Istra 1961 will continue to fight for a better position in the HNL, and their next match is against NK Varazdin, which recently ended in a 2:0 loss for Istra 1961.