The new contract doesn’t mean that Marcel Ratnik will be a member of Olimpija for long: The promising defender is now also a transfer target for Utrecht
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Marcel Ratnik has extended his contract with Olimpija this week and will continue to be a crucial part of his club, which faces a crucial league match against Celje today. The young Prekmurje native has extended his collaboration with the zmaji until 2026. However, this does not necessarily mean he will remain a member of the green and whites for a long time. Marcel Ratnik continues to be the target of numerous clubs, and as we have learned, another one has now joined the long list of suitors.
Marcel Ratnik has been under the watchful eye of Utrecht for some time now, a club that finished seventh in the elite Dutch Eredivisie last year. At the moment, they are eighth, which would qualify them for the Conference League playoffs at the end of the season. According to our information, the Dutch are impressed with what they have seen so far, so it should not be a big surprise if they come knocking on Olimpija’s door in the future.
Marcel Ratnik Earns a New Contract
However, the question arises whether Utrecht is willing to pay as much for the young international as Olimpija demands. The financial expectations of the Dragons are very high, and we are talking about a million-euro transfer fee.
“Marcel Ratnik is a professional from head to toe. He has earned a new contract and an improvement in financial conditions or salary. It is true that there was a lot of interest in him this winter. He is the most talented young Slovenian central defender, and there are not many players like him in a broader context. We will see what the summer brings. However, Ratnik has certainly earned a new contract with his performances and hard work,” said sports director Goran Boromisa regarding the 20-year-old to Sportklub. He also acknowledged that Marcel Ratnik is currently the most sought-after member of Olimpija. Utrecht is just one of many…
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