Halilovic: From Star to Fallen Star

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17/10/26 18:30:00

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Alen Halilovic, a 30-year-old Croatian midfielder, is currently without a team after finishing his time at Fortuna Sittard. The former star signing of FC Barcelona and AC Milan is seeking a new destination following a last season marked by physical issues and lack of continuity.

The Croatian was once one of the most highly followed young talents in Europe before coming to Spain. He made his debut for the Croatian national team on June 10, 2013, at the age of 16 years, 11 months, and 23 days, becoming the youngest player to represent the country at the time.

Alen Halilovic's €5 million move to FC Barcelona

FC Barcelona signed Alen Halilovic from Dinamo Zagreb in 2014. The deal was completed for approximately €5 million, and the midfielder started the 2014/15 season with the reserve team, then competing in the Segunda División.

Before his move to Barcelona, the Croatian's name had also been linked with Real Madrid. His breakthrough at Dinamo and early international success had placed him on the radar of several European clubs, but it was Barça who managed to secure his services.

His time with the first team was limited to one official match. Halilovic played 28 minutes in the 4-0 victory against Elche in the Copa del Rey round of 16 in the 2014/15 season.

The lack of playing time led to subsequent loan spells. He first played for Sporting Gijón and later permanently left Barcelona to join Hamburg in 2016. He later returned to LaLiga on loan with Las Palmas.

From AC Milan to a journey through eight countries

The next significant move came in 2018 when AC Milan signed Halilovic. The Croatian struggled to get minutes in Serie A with the Italian side and was subsequently loaned to Standard Liege and Heerenveen.

His career then took him to England. Halilovic played for Birmingham City and Reading before returning to Croatia to join HNK Rijeka. Team changes became a constant after leaving FC Barcelona.

Fortuna Sittard allowed him to regain regular playing time. In the 2023/24 season, he played 31 Eredivisie matches, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists. The following season, he featured in 27 league games, scoring 2 goals, and assisting 3 times.

Halilovic back on the market as a free agent

His last season changed that dynamic. Alen Halilovic only played in five Eredivisie matches, all as a substitute, accumulating around 35 minutes. Despite limited playing time, he managed an assist.

On March 31, 2026, Fortuna announced the formal termination of Halilovic's contract, which was set to expire at the end of the season. The club explained that this administrative decision did not rule out potential future negotiations, but Halilovic eventually ended his spell in the Netherlands.

At 30 years old, the player who has experienced LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A, Belgian Pro League, Eredivisie, and Championship is back on the market as a free agent. The next step for Alen Halilovic now lies in finding a club that will offer him playing time after featuring in just five league matches during his last season.

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