Đalović celebrates the double crown, but also thinks about the coming days: We need to strengthen for the Champions League

The days of festivities in Kvarner continue, the miracle that Rijeka performed by winning the double crown in Croatia will be recounted for decades, and the creator of the success, Radomir Đalović, is already thinking about the next period.

The Montenegrin coach won the title with the club from "Rujevica" on Sunday, the Cup was celebrated yesterday, but the days that follow bring many challenges for the "whites".

"We'll enjoy it a little, but we have some serious games coming up. We need to step up, the Champions League is coming up, and we're representing Croatia. We need to make a step forward," Đalović told Max Sport.

It is also clear that part of the championship team will not wear the Rijeka jersey next season.

"There will be departures, some players will make well-deserved transfers, some you can't keep, and there are those whose contracts are expiring. It's important that we strengthen for the Champions League, for the sake of Croatian football, for the sake of the coefficient. We must not allow ourselves to stop. Four of us who played in the final will leave, but I'm sure we will strengthen," emphasized the former Montenegrin striker.

Once again, he turned to a season from which few had high expectations, but which ultimately delivered everything.

"We are not yet aware of what we have done, but we will be. This is a huge success. When you have players and an audience like this, it could not be otherwise. I would just invite the fans to the Korzo so that we can all celebrate together. This is a huge success for the city, for the president. They said that we gave up, that we sold the players, but you see them today. The spirit of this city and club is to never give up."

At the beginning of the season, Đalović was given the opportunity to lead the club independently for the first time in his career.

"And I won everything and now there's nothing left (smile). My contract has expired, so I'm waiting for the president to tell me what will happen," Đalović joked.

During the summer, he also has personal commitments.

"There's no rest, I have to finish my Pro license in Bratislava," concluded Đalović.