Istra 1961 could lose one of its key players, Stjepan Lončar, who is close to signing a contract with Indonesian club Persija from Jakarta. Lončar has made 49 official appearances for Istra 1961 in the 2025/2026 season.

What are the reasons for his departure?

Stjepan Lončar has already agreed on all personal terms with the Indonesian club, and an official offer of 250,000 euros has been sent to the address of the club at Stadion Aldo Drosina.

What does this mean for Istra 1961?

Istra 1961 is currently in 6th place in HNL, with 43 points, 12 wins, 7 draws, and 17 losses in 36 games. | Category | Value | | --- | --- | | Position | 6th | | Points | 43 | | Wins | 12 | | Draws | 7 | | Losses | 17 |

How will Lončar's departure affect the team?

The departure of Stjepan Lončar could have a significant impact on the Istra 1961 team, especially considering that he is one of the key players in the 2025/2026 season. And it is also important to note that Istra 1961 has lost its last two games, against NK Varazdin and other clubs.