On 1 March 2021, Lokomotiva coach Jerko Leko revealed that Sammir and his teammate Nikica Jelavić decided to retire from professional football and that the club respected their decisions.
On 1 March 2021, Lokomotiva coach Jerko Leko stated that Sammir and his teammate Nikica Jelavić decided to hang up their boots and that the club respected their choices.