GIRONA:

Girona manager Michel said on-loan goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic has refused to play for the club because he wants to keep his options open for another move that will improve his chances of playing for Croatia at the next year.

Livakovic, who has made 71 appearances for 2018 World Cup runners-up Croatia, joined the Spaniards on loan from Fenerbahce in September following the arrival of Ederson at the Turkish side.

The 30-year-old has played twice for Fenerbahce this season but has yet to feature for Girona, with Paulo Gazzaniga being Michel's preferred option between the sticks.

Under governing body rules, a player can register with three clubs during a season but can only play for two.

"Livakovic is a spectacular person, but he has a timeline with objectives different from Gir

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