Did Hajduk negotiate for the arrival of Lindon Selahi?

Yes, Selahi's agent Adrian Aliaj confirmed that Hajduk contacted him multiple times and discussed the possibility of a loan.

What did the new Widzew sporting director say about Selahi?

Łukasz Masłowski stated that he sees no possibility of Selahi leaving and believes he should stay and fight for a place in the starting lineup.

Who is Gonzalo García and what is his role in the story?

Gonzalo García is the coach who worked with Selahi at Twente. Hajduk considered his familiarity with the player an advantage in negotiations.

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Hajduk Gets a Cold Shower from Poland

Q: How much is Selahi's salary at Widzew?

Selahi earns around €500,000 annually at Widzew, and his contract binds him for another two years.

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New Widzew sporting director Łukasz Masłowski makes it clear he counts on the Albanian midfielder, while agent Adrian Aliaj confirms that loan talks with Hajduk did indeed take place.

Summary

New Widzew sporting director Łukasz Masłowski stated he sees no possibility of Selahi leaving.
Agent Adrian Aliaj confirmed that Hajduk called multiple times and discussed a loan.
The main obstacle is the salary: Hajduk would have to cover the full amount of around €500,000 per year.
Selahi joined Widzew last summer from Rijeka, where he was brought in by Željko Sopić.

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Hajduk's interest in former Rijeka midfielder Lindon Selahi (27) is becoming increasingly apparent, but it seems the deal could fall through before it even got properly started. The new sporting director of Polish club Widzew Łódź, Łukasz Masłowski, who only took up the post on August 10, has stated that he sees no possibility of Selahi leaving the club.

Masłowski Determined: 'I Believe He Should Stay'

On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Masłowski made it clear that Selahi is a player he seriously counts on in the new project, despite earlier media reports in Poland suggesting the club was open to selling. "Regarding Selahi, at this moment I don't see any possibility of that player leaving. Quite the opposite, I believe he is a player we can build this project around, and I would very much like that. I will talk to the coach, I believe he should stay with us and get the chance to fight for a place in the starting lineup. I think he is a valuable player, but also a valuable person," said Masłowski.

Interestingly, sources disagree on the club's stance. While Telegram.hr reports Masłowski denying a sale, Index.hr notes that Polish media had claimed Selahi was among the players Widzew was supposedly ready to sell. The new director's statement now further complicates the picture.

Agent Confirms: Hajduk Called Multiple Times

Selahi's agent Adrian Aliaj confirmed that contacts with the Split club were real but also revealed the main obstacle. "Hajduk called me several times, and we discussed the possibility of a loan. Gonzalo García worked with Selahi at Twente and knows him well, but the problem is the salary. Hajduk must take over the full salary; that is Widzew's requirement," Aliaj stated.

For context, Gonzalo García is the coach who worked with Selahi at Dutch club Twente, which was an additional argument for Hajduk in negotiations. According to Telegram's information, Selahi earns around €500,000 annually at Widzew, and his contract binds him for another two years.

From Rijeka to Poland

Selahi moved to Widzew last summer as a free agent after winning the double with Rijeka. He was brought to Poland by former Rijeka coach Željko Sopić, and last season he made 27 league appearances for the Polish club.

It remains to be seen whether Hajduk can convince Widzew to accept a loan with full salary coverage, or if Masłowski's firm stance will definitively close the door on this transfer.