Inter set for youth movement: club to sign 18-year-old Croatian defender Branimir Mlacic

A promising reinforcement from Croatia.

Details: According to Fabrizio Romano on his X social media page, Milan's Inter are close to signing 18-year-old Croatian central defender Branimir Mlacic from Hajduk Split.

The player himself is eager to move to Serie A, and negotiations between the clubs are in their final stage. The source reports that Inter will pay Hajduk €5 million for the transfer.

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Mlacic will soon undergo his medical and sign the contract, after which the transfer will be officially announced.

Branimir Mlacic is a product of Hajduk Split's youth academy, and this move will mark the first transfer of his career.

The 19-year-old Mlacic has already made 18 appearances for Hajduk's first team, providing 2 assists.

Branimir Mlacic's current contract with Hajduk runs until 2029, and his market value is estimated at €4 million by Transfermarkt.

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