Sucic's World Cup Displays Ignite Premier League and Real Madrid Interest

Inter Milan's promising midfielder, Petar SucicPlayer·Petar Sucic, has emerged as one of Europe's most sought-after talents, with his impressive displays at the recent World CupCompetition·World Cup significantly elevating his profile. Reports indicate that Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid and a host of Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League clubs are closely monitoring the Croatian international, who is now valued at over €50 million.

Sucic, born in 2003, was a pivotal figure for Zlatko DalicCoach·Zlatko Dalic's CroatiaTeam·Croatia squad in North America, showcasing his playmaking abilities and goal-scoring prowess. His contributions included a crucial assist against EnglandTeam·England and a well-taken goal against GhanaTeam·Ghana, alongside consistent performances in matches against Panama and Portugal. These showings have led Croatian media, such as Večernji, to highlight him as indispensable, a player capable of anchoring CroatiaTeam·Croatia's midfield for years to come, succeeding the era of Luka ModricPlayer·Luka Modric.

His burgeoning reputation has, predictably, led to a sharp increase in his market price. Inter Milan acquired Sucic from Dinamo ZagrebTeam·Dinamo Zagreb just a year ago for a fee of €15 million. However, according to Večernji via CalcioMercato, his current valuation is comfortably above €50 million and could approach €60 million.

Inter, who enjoyed a highly successful 2025/26 season by securing both the Serie ACompetition·Serie A title and the Italian CupCompetition·Italian Cup, views Sucic as a long-term investment. His debut Serie ACompetition·Serie A campaign was initially anticipated as a period of adaptation but proved to be remarkably productive. The midfielder made 50 appearances, contributing four goals and four assists across all competitions, demonstrating his immediate impact on the Nerazzurri's squad.

Sucic is currently tied to Inter until June 2030, with a net salary of €1.5 million per season. This robust contract position means Inter is under no immediate pressure to sell, and any interested club would need to meet their substantial valuation to secure his services. Real MadridTeam·Real Madrid, who finished 2nd in the 2025/26 La LigaCompetition·La Liga season, would undoubtedly see Sucic as a valuable addition to their midfield, aiming to bolster their squad for future title challenges. Similarly, Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League clubs are always seeking to enhance their rosters with young, high-potential talents capable of thriving in one of the world's most competitive leagues.

His former coach, Sergej Jakirović, who first promoted Sucic to senior football, has expressed high expectations for the midfielder's future trajectory.

"I expect him to become a cornerstone of Inter's team within a season or two, and then potentially move to Real Madrid, drawing a parallel to Mateo Kovačić's career path,"— Sergej Jakirović.

Should a transfer materialize, it would present significant implications. For Inter, a sale at the reported valuation would provide substantial funds for reinvestment, though they would face the challenge of replacing a player who has quickly become integral to their domestic dominance. For the acquiring club, Sucic represents a significant strengthening of their midfield with a player who has already proven his capabilities at both club and international levels, poised for further development at the highest echelons of European football.