Istra 1961 is preparing a historic transfer and the departure of coach Gonzalo Garcia. Currently, the status of the coach and his transfer to Hajduk are being resolved.

What are the plans for the club?

Sports director Saša Bjelanović, along with Mikel Lauzurica, will prepare an alternative for the bench and consequently a plan for supplementary squad selection.

Who is the new coach?

The choice for coach has been narrowed down to two candidates. The first one comes from Spain, who is practically a debutant at a higher level.

What will happen to the club?

Istra 1961 is currently in 6th place in HNL, with 43 points, 12 wins, 7 draws, and 17 losses in 36 games. | Category | Data | | --- | --- | | League | 6th place | | Points | 43 | | Wins | 12 | | Draws | 7 | | Losses | 17 | | Goals | 39:50 |

Conclusion

Istra 1961 has a tough task ahead, but with the right transfers and strategy, the club can achieve better results. Last result: NK Varazdin 2-0 Istra 1961 (2026-05-23).