RB Salzburg 
Sunderland 
- 26 August
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CONFIRMED: Roko Simic signs for Cardiff City.
Cardiff City beats Sunderland to sign Roko Simic. RB Salzburg accepts their €2M offer for the striker, ending the rumour of Roko Simic moving to Sunderland.
CONFIRMED: Roko Simic signs for Cardiff City
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Roko Simic's transfer to Sunderland, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Sunderland has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Roko Simic.
- Sunderland has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Roko Simic (21).
- Sunderland has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Roko Simic.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Eliezer Mayenda, Nazariy Rusyn)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Jobe Bellingham, Eliezer Mayenda)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Chris Rigg, Jobe Bellingham)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Eliezer Mayenda, Nazariy Rusyn)
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More expensive than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Sunderland
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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61.3
61.3
|
Leonardo |
 Shanghai Port
|
€3.4M |
|
61.3
63.1
|
Kaito Abe |
 Okayama
|
€0.5M |
|
61.3
62.2
|
Fede San Emeterio |
 Ponferradina
|
€0.5M |
|
61.3
61.3
|
Jordi Cortizo |
 Leon
|
€1.9M |
|
61.3
64.5
|
Ricardo Monreal |
 Necaxa
|
€1.8M |
|
61.3
70.2
|
Andre Brooks |
 Sheff Utd
|
€2.6M |
|
61.3
61.3
|
Juan Pintado |
 Gimnasia
|
€1.4M |
|
61.3
65.3
|
Pablo Durán |
 Celta
|
€5.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Brobbey | 22-08-2025 | Report | |
| Dominic Calvert-Lewin | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Mads Bidstrup | 06-08-2025 | Report | |
| Robin Roefs | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Oscar Gloukh | 18-07-2025 | Report | |
| Bafodé Diakité | 18-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jordan Henderson | 28-05-2025 | Report | |
| Chris Mepham | 30-08-2024 | Report |
Roko Simic
F (C)
Skill: 58.6
Pot: 66.7
Team
Karlsruher SC
Karlsruher SC
Contracted Until
30 Jun 28
ETV
€2.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€1.8M – €2.7M
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Who is Roko Simic?
Roko Simic (CRO) currently plays for Karlsruher SC. Roko Simic is 21 years old (2003/09/10) and he is 190cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 22.
Roko Simic's current transfer value is between €1.8M and €2.7M. His last transfer was from Cardiff City to Karlsruher SC in 2025. Karlsruher SC loaned Roko Simic from Cardiff City for €0.1M.
Roko Simic latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
