Aris has reached a full agreement with Standard Liège to sign Croatian central defender Boško Šutalo on a loan deal for the current season, which includes a purchase option for next summer. The 26-year-old defender is set to travel immediately to Thessaloniki to undergo medical examinations and finalize his transfer.
The acquisition of Boško Šutalo marks a defensive reinforcement for the club following recent left-back additions, according to reporting from the sports press. Management moved swiftly after negotiations involving Kristian Makoun of Levski Sofia hit complications. Club officials reacted rapidly, securing the positive response of both the player and the Belgian side to pivot toward the Croatian defender.
Player Profile and Career Background
Born on January 1, 2000, in Metković, Croatia, the right-footed central defender stands at 1.88 meters and possesses the versatility to cover the flanks of the defensive line. His professional journey began at Osijek, where he made his senior debut at age 18.
During the 2021-22 campaign, he gained further top-flight experience during a loan spell with Hellas Verona. He subsequently moved to Dinamo Zagreb in the summer of 2022, a period that yielded two consecutive Croatian league titles across the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, alongside a domestic cup in 2023-24 and a domestic Super Cup in 2023. His résumé from Zagreb also includes appearances in UEFA club competitions including the Champions League and Conference League.
Recent Stints in Belgium and Poland
Standard Liège acquired the defender on a free transfer in 2024, where he made 27 appearances and scored one goal during his debut year. In August 2025, he joined Polish side Cracovia on loan for the 2025-26 season before returning to Standard Liège in the summer of 2026. At the international level, he established himself as a regular fixture for Croatia’s youth national teams, collecting 19 appearances and one goal across under-19 and under-21 squads.
Contract Terms and Immediate Outlook
The agreement between Aris and Standard Liège structures the move as a season-long loan with an established option for a permanent purchase next summer. With his arrival in Thessaloniki imminent, technical staff gain a utility option capable of slotting into multiple defensive roles as club competitions progress.
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