Vanja Drkusic

Loaned to Espanyol

Drkusic joined Espanyol on loan with an option to buy through June 30, 2027, from Zenit, the club announced.

Analysis: Drkusic came through the youth setups of NK Krsko and SC Heerenveen before moving through Rende, NK Bravo, Sochi, Zenit and Red Star, winning a Russian league title and Super Cup along with a Serbian league title and cup along the way. The Slovenia international is expected to add defensive depth to Espanyol's backline this season.