Nikola was thrilled to get back on the pitch as he made his Hajduk Split debut following a loan move from Rangers.
The Croatian centre-back has returned to his homeland as he attempts to rebuild his fitness following a long struggle with injury.
He played for over an hour for his new side in a win against Zmaj and was delighted to play again after his serious knee injury ruled him out of the entirety of Rangers' Premiership title winning season.
Rumours he was no longer in Steven Gerrard 's plans and would leave permanently were shot down but it was decided a spell away from Ibrox was his best chance of playing regular football.
And Katic said: "I am very happy to play this match for Hajduk. To play for an hour meant a lot to me after so long out.
"I only had a couple of training sessions with my new team mates before the game so it wasn't ideal, but I am glad to have met them on the pitch too.
"Previously this season, I had only played limited minutes at Rangers in pre-season and for the reserves and it's really important for me to get as much game time as possible.
"I feel great and I'm physically ready. I have been working at full strength for three or four months now and I used the summer break to get to the best possible level.
"So I am definitely looking forward to the upcoming matches and I hope to help Hajduk to achieve the best possible results.
"After my time in Scotland, it's nice to come home to my people and my family too. They are all delighted I have become a part of Hajduk."
