Nikola Kalinic signs for Hajduk Split until end of season on €1 salary

* Former Croatia striker returns for third spell as free agent
* He describes it as the ‘easiest deal’ he has signed with the club




The former Croatia international Nikola Kalinic has signed for Hajduk Split until the end of the season on a deal that will pay him €1 (86p).

Kalinic started his career with Hajduk, making his debut in the 2005-06 season, and has gone back for a third spell just over five months after he departed at the end of his contract. He will be 36 on Friday and was a free agent after taking a break. The striker described it as the “easiest deal” he had signed with the club and confirmed his salary. Continue reading...

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