14th career station

Next stop takes Vucur to the “old home”

Hired by Siroki Brijeg: Stipe Vucur.(Bild: Sirogi Brijeg)

Kicker Stipe Vucur has a new club again. After a quick exit from Latvia, the central defender moved on to Bosnia-Herzegovina. Where the central defender will play for a club close to his heart in future.

Kicker Stipe Vucur only signed for Liepaja in Latvia at the beginning of March. Four months and eight games in the Baltic States later, it can be announced: The globetrotter's tour is entering the next round.

I'm joining a new club, but I feel at home here

Stipe Vucur

The 32-year-old moved to two-time (2004, 2006) Bosnian champions Siroki Brijeg. This is already the 14th station in the central defender's career. And that in many different countries, with the Balkan state marking the seventh. "I'm joining a new club, but I feel at home here," said the Salzburg native during his introduction.

Already a fan as a child
As a youngster, Stipe was often present in the town of 30,000 inhabitants in western Herzegovina. "I love Pecara (Siroki Brijeg's stadium), even as a child I used to come here and cheer for Siroki," beams the 1.93-metre man when he looks back. He grew up partly in what is now Tomislavgrad - the Bosnian town is still mainly inhabited by Croats and Croats. "The connection between the cities is special. Both through the players who have played here and the fans who come to the matches."

He and the club have reached an agreement for the future and Vucur has been signed as a defensive coach. "I hope that I can help with my quality and experience."