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Mark Walker

Jozo Simunovic suffers Rijeka transfer heartbreak as former Celtic man's injury record sees deal collapse

Former Celtic defender Jozo Simunovic has seen his move to Rijeka collapse, as he continues to be haunted by injury problems.

The centre-back has been plagued by knee issues over his career, and those concerns have made it hard to find a club this summer.

The Croat looked set to complete a return to his homeland, with Rijeka ready to hand him a deal.

However, last season's third-placed finishers have pulled out of a deal due to concerns about Simunovic's injury record.

(SNS Group)

Rijeka are now the second club this summer to pull out of signing the 26-year-old at the last minute after Turkish side Trabzonspor also abandoned a move to sign him after expressing concerns about his fitness.

The defender was surprisingly released by Neil Lennon earlier in the summer despite helping the Hoops to five titles in a row during the time he spent at the club, following his move from Dinamo Zagreb.

Simunovic also picked up three Scottish Cups and three League Cups during his time with Celtic, but faces an uncertain future as he tried to find a new club.

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