Marcelo Brozovic is on the brink of joining Al Nassr after agreeing a deal with the Saudi Arabian side, according to reports.
Brozovic was previously keen on a move to Barcelona, but the Spanish side’s financially handicapped status meant a possible deal wouldn’t see the light of the day.
According to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, he has revealed that a verbal agreement has been reached between the player and Al Nassr.
Romano stated that a deal is now “in place” and Brozovic is now waiting to complete all the paperwork as Al Nassr has offered what he wanted.
The former Dinamo Zagreb player will undergo medical on Friday, June 30, 2023 and the deal is expected to be finalized soon.
Marcelo Brozovic will earn nearly €100 million when he pens a deal with Al Nassr
Marcelo Brozovic will put pen-to-paper on a deal with Al Nassr until 2026 and he is set to earn a total salary close to €100 million.
Inter Milan will also receive €23 million as transfer fee for the Croatian International, who joined Inter Milan initially on loan in January 2015 before penning a permanent deal in August 2016.
The midfielder became the first Croatian to captain a team in a Champions League final, when he captained Inter Milan in their 1-0 loss to Manchester City at the Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadium in Istanbul.
He is an highly experienced midfielder who has been considered as one of the best defensive midfielders of his generation.
Brozovic is noted for his passing, tackling, runs and stamina and these were some of the qualities that attracted the interest of clubs across the world.
Barcelona are looking to strengthen their midfield following the departure of Sergio Busquets, who has opted to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.
Following the acquisition of IIkay Gundogan on a free transfer, the Spanish side were keen on signing Marcelo Brozovic.
However, the 30-year-old will be joining Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr as the Riyadh based club are also making moves ahead of the upcoming Pro League season.
Chelsea’s Hakim Ziyech and Crystal Palace’s Wilfred Zaha have also been linked with a potential move to the Knights of Najd.
Marcelo Brozovic made 330 appearances for Inter Milan, scoring 31 goals and providing 43 assists across all competitions.
Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri have penned down Sassuolo’s Davide Frattesi as potential replacement for the outgoing Brozovic.
Who is Marcelo Brozovic and when was he born?
Marcelo Brozovic is a Croatian professional footballer who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Inter Milan and the Croatia national team.
The 30-year-old is on the verge of joining Saudi Pro League side, Al Nassr.
Brozovic was born on the 16th of November, 1992.
Marcelo Brozovic’s parents?
The name of the midfielder’s mother is Sanja Brozovic while his father’s name is Ivan Brozovic.
Brozovic’s siblings?
He has two siblings, one brother and one sister. The name of his sister is Ema Brozovic while his brother’s name is Patrick Brozovic.
Marcelo Brozovic’s wife and children?
The 30-year-old is married to Silvija Lihtar in 2016. She had her senior education at the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb.
They have two children namely; Aurora and she was born in 2017. Their second child Rafael was born in 2019.
Marcelo Brozovic’s net worth, salary and market value?
The Croat net worth is estimated to be about $23 million and he earns £9.5 million yearly at Inter Milan.
However, he is set to pen a lucrative deal which could see him earn about £30-35 million yearly at Al Nassr.
According to Transfermkt, his market value is €25 million.
Marcelo Brozovic’s attributes?
Brozovic is a great passer of the ball and he is also great at tackling.
His runs are superb and when it comes to stamina, he is up there amongst the best in the game.
Marcelo Brozovic’s primary’s position?
He is a versatile midfielder who can function as a defensive midfielder and a central midfielder.
