Zan Karnicnik leaves Celje as negotiations with Omonia progress

Slovenian footballer Zan Karnicnik has officially parted ways with his club, Celje, as confirmed by a formal announcement on July 1, 2026. The club described the former captain as a symbol of its most successful era in history. Following his release, media reports suggest that Karnicnik is now in advanced discussions to sign with the Cypriot club Omonia. The move is reportedly desired by Omonia's manager, Henning Berg, to strengthen the team's right-back position. While Omonia is currently awaiting a final response from the player, the termination of his contract with Celje has removed the primary obstacle for a potential transfer. No official contract has been signed yet, but the transition has reached a final stage of negotiation. The player is currently a free agent available for transfer to any club.