Nigerian midfielder Adeshina Adetunji has completed a season-long loan move to Croatian top-flight club NK Slaven Belupo from Austrian side LASK Linz.
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The move is expected to provide the highly rated youngster with regular first-team football as he continues his development in one of Europe’s competitive leagues.
“This is an important step in my career. I’m grateful for the opportunity and determined to keep improving while helping the team achieve its objectives,” Adetunji said.
The Nigerian midfielder joins Slaven Belupo with the ambition of gaining valuable experience and establishing himself in the Croatian Football League after progressing through the ranks at LASK.
The loan deal is viewed as an opportunity for Adetunji to showcase his qualities, adapt to a new football environment and continue his growth as a professional.
“Every new challenge helps you grow. My focus is to work hard every day, earn my place in the team and make the most of this opportunity,” he added.
Slaven Belupo will be hoping the youngster’s energy, technical ability and versatility strengthen their midfield options throughout the 2026/27 campaign.
For Adetunji, the move represents another significant milestone in his European journey as he looks to continue his progress and enhance his prospects of one day representing Nigeria at the highest level.
