RIYADH: Inter Milan’s Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic has joined Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr on a three-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Monday.

The financial details were not disclosed but Italian media said the transfer fee was 18 million euros ($19.63 million).

“Everyone wanted him. He wanted ONLY us. #BrozoviIsYellow,” Al-Nassr wrote on Twitter.

“Don’t worry I’m here. I choose AL-Nassr,” the Croatia international said.

Brozovic, 30, joined Inter in 2015 and helped them win Serie A in the 2020-21 season followed by two Italian Cup trophies.

The Saudi Pro league has become an attractive destination for Europe-based players since Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Al-Nassr last January.

League Champions Al-Ittihad signed Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema last month along with former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante.

Last month, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a Sports Clubs Investment and Privatization Project involving the league champions Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal.

Published in Dawn, July 5th, 2023