What’s happening at Gorica?

Gorica kicked off its ninth straight top‑flight campaign on 11 July 2026 under coach Mario Carević. The club sits 10th in the HNL table with 0 points and has yet to score, leaving a 0‑0 goal difference.

What changes is Carević bringing?

Carević retained his role for another year but lost assistant Mensur Mujdže and team manager Matija Dvorneković. Players who left include Mateo Leš, Ivan Fiolić, Elvir Duraković, Muhamed Šahinović and Žan Trontelj. In contrast, the club announced arrivals of Ivan Cvijanović (left‑back from Portuguese second‑division Vizele), Filip Braut (right‑back from Croatian second‑division Orijent) and Keenan Carole (forward from Slovenian second‑division Tabor Sežana). Carole, a 21‑year‑old Frenchman born in Nice, comes from Leeds’ academy; his father Sebastian Carole played for Monaco, West Ham and Leeds.

Why is captain Jurica Pršir staying?

Captain Jurica Pršir signed a three‑year deal with Polish side Wisła Płock but must remain in Gorica’s training sessions until 1 September 2026, as his current contract runs until then. He will train with the squad while preparing for his official move later in the year.

Where are the trainings and what’s next?

The team is currently training at its home ground and will relocate in early July to the central training hub in Slovenia’s Kranjska Gora. Alongside the new signings, Carević has integrated several promising juniors, while Luka Vrzić is with Croatia’s U‑19 squad that will compete in the European Championship in Wales after 28 June.

Who else is on the roster?

The current list includes Davor Matijaš, Darijan Žarkov, Tin Došen, Stefan Perić, Hadji Issa Moustapha, Zvonimir Josić, Jakov Filipović, Elisandro Kožina Aranha, Francis Echue, Marijan Čabraja, Ognjen Bakić, Iker Pozo, Ante Kavelj, Stjepan Kučiš, Domagoj Pavičić, Bruno Bogojević, Juraj Frigan, Mihael Kelava, Lovro Dukić, Tomislav Prgomet, Fran Stunja, Nemanja Studen, Medin Gashi, Kreenan Carole, Ante Erceg, Theo Epailly and Wisdom Sule. All are part of an intensive program that will wrap up in Slovenia before the HNL season begins.