Croatian midfielder Alen Halilović, who will turn 30 in June, has become a free agent after his contract with Dutch club Fortuna Sittard expired. The past season saw inconsistent performances and injury issues for Halilović, contrasting with his successful previous year.

Possible Return to Real Sporting Gijón

Halilović has been vocal about his desire to return to Real Sporting Gijón in Spain, a club he previously played for. He has shown interest in rejoining the club through social media, liking comments from fans and communicating publicly with influencers such as Elopi23 and Senen98 about the possibility of his return.

Other clubs from the Netherlands and Thailand have shown interest in his services. Buriram United from Thailand is particularly interested, as they aim to continue dominating their domestic league and compete in Asia. However, Halilović has previously rejected financially lucrative offers from "exotic leagues," especially from Arab countries.

Career Marked by Ups and Downs

Halilović was once considered one of the biggest talents in European soccer. After shining in Dinamo Zagreb, he moved to Barcelona as a teenager in 2014, but this move marked a downturn in his career. He never truly found his footing in the first team of the Catalan giants, leading to a series of loans and transfers. Throughout his career, he has played for clubs like Sporting Gijón, HSV, Las Palmas, Milan, Standard Liège, Heerenveen, Birmingham, Reading, and Rijeka.

The past season with Fortuna Sittard showed glimpses of his former talent, but it lacked consistency. Halilović’s ultimate desire is to return to Spanish soccer, where he feels his playing style and lifestyle are best suited. He had his best performances in La Liga on the El Molinón stadium, where he was a key player in securing the survival of the young team.

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