Even €1 million and extra bonuses weren’t enough: Marcel Ratnik was targeted by Belgians, Olimpija refused to sell him
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Once, players eagerly awaited the opportunity to leave Olimpija for new challenges. Today, however, there are many who don’t feel an urgent need to move. One such player is Marcel Ratnik, who could have pushed for a move to Belgium at the end of the summer transfer window but chose to stay for at least another six months, or most likely, for the entire year. Even Olimpija was not keen on the idea of selling him, despite having a concrete offer on the table for the Prekmurje native.
At the end of the transfer window, a prominent Belgian club knocked on Olimpija’s door, eager to bring the young defender to their ranks. They were offering a seven-figure transfer fee, with additional bonuses that could have increased the final amount by several hundred thousand euros.
The idea was indeed tempting. Marcel Ratnik would have joined a team willing to offer him a spot in the starting eleven in a league where he could continue to develop without facing an overwhelming step up in quality. However, Olimpija declined the offer. The club from the Slovenian capital, now back in the Conference League, did not want to simply play a supporting role. Marcel Ratnik plays a crucial role in the team and is even the captain following the departure of Timi Max Elšnik.
What makes this situation even more intriguing is that Marcel Ratnik agreed with Olimpija’s management. He chose to prioritize playing in Europe for his club over a move abroad, knowing there will be plenty of time for such opportunities in the future. This speaks volumes about the atmosphere and relationships currently within Olimpija.
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