After Inter let Kovacic go, there were rumors of another Croatian joining the midfield ranks at Inter. When Inter ended up signing Jovetic, it looked like Perisic would be staying. Luckily, Inter decided to pull the trigger and sign the 26 year old Croatian for 5 years at 14.6 million Euros. This is an interesting move for Perisic. Since his inclusion, Wolfsburg have … [Read more...] about Inter Sign Perisic to 5 Year Deal
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Kovačić Red Card: Fair or Foul?
By 7 CommentsIn Tuesday night's Serie A match between Juventus and Inter Milan in Torino, Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovačić picked up a straight red card in the 86th minute for a late tackle on Stephan Lichtsteiner. Kovačić was clearly late on the play but was it worthy of a red card late in a 1-1 match? Lichtsteiner clearly sold the foul as Kovačić lunged for the ball cleats up, … [Read more...] about Kovačić Red Card: Fair or Foul?
Rebić nets 1st Fiorentina goal
By 54 CommentsOur favorite 20 year-old Croatian striker, Ante Rebić, scored his first Italian goal Wednesday as Fiorentina defeated Chievo Verona 2-0 in the Coppa Italia Round of 16. As a free kick sailed off the crossbar in first half injury time, Rebić found the ball in the air and headed home with the Chievo goalie well out of position. It was Rebić's first goal in Italy as he has … [Read more...] about Rebić nets 1st Fiorentina goal
Inter Milan pick up Kovačić
By 45 CommentsWith only a day left in the transfer window, Italian giants Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of 18-year old Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Mateo Kovacic. This news comes only hours after they let go of another promising midfielder, Phillipe Coutinho, to Liverpool. With the sale of Coutinho for £8.5m, Kovačić looks to be getting €11 million with a performance bonus in the €4 … [Read more...] about Inter Milan pick up Kovačić
Hajduk out to save face against Inter
By 11 CommentsFacing an almost insurmountable three-goal deficit in their Europa League third qualifying round tie, Hajduk take on Inter today in the return match in Milan. Inter cruised to an easy 3-0 win over the bijeli in Split one week ago, meaning there’s realistically little more than pride for Hajduk to play for. Hajduk fell behind after just 18 minutes in Split, and the Italian … [Read more...] about Hajduk out to save face against Inter