Inter agreement for 18-year-old defender ‘at final stages’ | OneFootball

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Inter have entered the ‘final stages’ of a deal to sign 18-year-old defender Branimir Mlacić from Hajduk Split.

Inter are close to securing the services of promising Croatian centre-back Mlacić from Hajduk Split.

Inter close to agreement for Mlacić

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: A general view of the stadium ahead of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports on X social media that the agreement between the Nerazzurri and the Croatian talent is at its ‘final stages.’

It was previously reported that the two clubs had reached an agreement over a permanent €5m transfer, but the Nerazzurri still needed to strike a deal with the player’s camp.

Mlacić is 18, but has already made his debut with the Croatia U21 squad.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

He has collected 18 appearances at a senior level this season, providing two assists.

Once the defender moves to the Meazza, he could initially start featuring for Inter‘s U23 squad, playing in the third division Serie C, before gradually moving into the first team coached by Cristian Chivu.