TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing

Orlando City SC have actually gotten winger Marco Pašalić from Croatian top-flight side HNK Rijeka, the club revealed Wednesday.

The 24-year-old Croatian global signs up with the Lions on a three-year agreement through 2027 with an alternative for 2028. He will inhabit a Designated Player lineup slot along with forward Luis Muriel and midfielder Martín Ojeda.

“This is an exciting signing for us and we’re happy to have Marco join us here in Orlando,” stated Orlando City EVP of soccer operations and basic supervisor Luiz Muzzi. “His desire to handle protectors and capability to be a consistent danger on objective is precisely what we’ve been wanting to include throughout this transfer window.

“He has a great personality and competitive drive that we feel truly fits the culture we’ve built here at Orlando City and moreover he has a constant desire to win that is infectious. We’re excited to have him wear purple and look forward to all he’ll achieve while representing our club.”

Stable increase

Pašalić started his expert profession in Germany with VfB Stuttgart II, before signing up with Bundesliga powerhouse Borussia Dortmund, where he mostly included for reserve side Borussia Dortmund II. He made 2 senior-team looks at Dortmund before transferring to HNK Rijeka and contributing 16g/9a throughout 68 matches.

At the worldwide level, Pašalić has actually been topped 5 times by Croatia and belonged to their UEFA Euro 2024 team. In 2015, he scored his very first worldwide objective in a 3-0 friendly success over North Macedonia.

“I think it was an easy option for me to decide on. I want to come here to take the next step here in Orlando and come here to show what I can do,” stated Pašalić.

“I play with heart and I am a fighter on the field, my left foot is my weapon, as well as my dribbling, and I hope to show that here.”

“My left foot is my 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒑𝒐𝒏” pic.twitter.com/rzNXlTfYZS

— Orlando City SC (@OrlandoCitySC) February 5, 2025

Changing Torres

Pašalić fills the DP area abandoned by Facundo Torres, who Orlando moved previously this winter season to Brazilian Série A side Palmeiras for a club-record cost (supposedly $14 million). The Uruguayan worldwide was a focal point for head coach Oscar Pareja’s side given that his 2022 arrival from Peñarol, taping 37g/20a throughout 95 MLS regular-season looks.

The Muriel, Ojeda and Pašalić trio emphasize Orlando’s attack along with winger Iván Angulo, U22 Initiative forward Ramiro Enrique and USMNT forward Duncan McGuire. Last month, the Lions signed U22 Initiative winger Nicolás Rodríguez.

Orlando City open their 2025 season on Feb. 22 by hosting the Philadelphia Union (7:30 pm ET|MLS Season Pass), wanting to construct on last season’s Eastern Conference Final look.