Oxford United Sign Slovenia Forward Nik Prelec On Loan From Cagliari

Oxford United have signed Slovenian forward Nik Prelec on a season-long loan from Serie A club Cagliari, with an option or obligation to buy depending on the source. The 24-year-old, who has spent the past two seasons on loan in the Austrian Bundesliga with WSG Tirol and Austria Vienna, brings a strong goalscoring record and physical presence to the Championship club. Prelec, who developed through Sampdoria's youth system but did not feature for their first team, expressed excitement about the new challenge and aims to make a strong impact with Oxford United. Head coach Gary Rowett highlighted Prelec's speed, power, and experience as key attributes that complement the squad. Oxford's Head of Football Operations praised Prelec's physicality, intelligence, and work rate, emphasizing his fit for the team. The transfer marks a significant step in Prelec's career as he moves from Austria and Italy to English football.