Dominik Prpic out since December, could be loaned next season | OneFootball

Dominik Prpic has gone unnoticed in his debut season with FC Porto. The Croatian defender was signed from Hajduk Split in the summer of 2025 for 4.5 million euros, but he has been losing his place in Francesco Farioli's options.

He started behind the duo of Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwior, who brought greater defensive security to the team, and the squad was reinforced in January with the arrival of Thiago Silva. Francesco Farioli has also been using Pablo Rosario as a center-back, which further reduces opportunities for Prpic.

The player is currently only the fifth choice for the position, and the last time he was used was on December 18, 2025, when FC Porto defeated Famalicão in the round of 16 of the Portuguese Cup. Since then, he has been called up but hasn't left the bench.

In the most recent match against Rio Ave, the Italian coach once again preferred Pablo Rosario, despite some absences in defense. Dominik Prpic has played 11 matches this season, with one assist. His contract runs until 2030 and includes a release clause of 30 million euros.

If his playing time continues to be limited, Prpic may be loaned out next season to gain more game time. It should be noted that Nehuén Pérez is also expected to return to the field at the end of the 2025/26 season.

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