The report says Hajduk won the Croatian title in May, a breakthrough that changes the pressure around the club. Champions are judged differently. Opponents sit deeper, motivation rises across the league, and rotation matters more than it did during the chase.
There is also the European context. The update says Hajduk came through early UEFA Women’s Champions League qualifying rounds but fell short of reaching the next stage. That matters because it underlines the gap between domestic control and continental progress. In the short term, the league becomes the main test again, and squad depth becomes less of a luxury than a requirement.
This move is not only about cover. It is also about recovery. The report says Markovic suffered a serious knee injury in March 2023 while with Grasshopper Club, and that she has been trying to get back to her previous level since then.
That is the football story here. Reputation can bring attention, but it does not win points. If the report is accurate, Hajduk are adding a forward still searching for rhythm after a major setback and several changes of club. Repeated moves can disrupt continuity; a stable environment can help restore it.
For Hajduk, success does not have to mean instant star billing. It can mean reliable minutes, competition for places and a player gradually sharpening again within a team that already knows how to win.
The next storyline is simple: whether Markovic can turn a fresh start into real league contribution as Hajduk’s title defence begins to take shape.