Official – Ex Inter Milan Striker Joins Red Star Belgrade On Short-Term Contract | OneFootball

Former Inter Milan striker Marko Arnautovic has joined perennial Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade on a short-term deal.

According to Calciomercato, the veteran center-forward has signed a one-year contract at Stadion Rajko Mitic.

This move is the fulfillment of the 36-year-old’s childhood dream.

Indeed, Marko Arnautovic has never hidden his love for Red Star.

On the contrary, he had reiterated his ambition to wear the red-white shirt multiple times in the past.

Ex Inter Milan Ace Marko Arnautovic Joins Red Star Belgrade

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Marko Arnautovic of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Coppa Italia Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Despite captaining Austria’s national team, Arnautovic has Serbian origins.

Furthermore, he fluently speaks Serbian and maintains strong ties to the country through his family.

Meanwhile, his transfer to Red Star is not only a sentimental homecoming.

It should also help the 1991 European Cup winners gain a foothold in the Champions League next term.

It’s also worth noting that Red Star tried to sign Arnautovic last summer.

However, the deal was not feasible.

Arnautovic made 65 appearances for Inter and won two Serie A titles, an Italian Super Cup, and a Champions League over two spells.