Sucic: ‘Fantastic’ to play against Modric in Milan derby | OneFootball

New Inter signing Petar Sucic would be delighted to meet his compatriot Luka Modric in a Milan derby next season: ‘I aim to challenge myself to a new level on multiple fronts.’

The Croatia international joined the Nerazzurri at the start of June and has already made his debut in the Club World Cup.

Sucic failed to win the Croatian title last season on the final matchday, before joining Inter.

Sucic: ‘I aim to challenge myself at Inter’

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“It was tough, and that only makes me even hungrier,” he told Repubblica.

“At Inter, I aim to challenge myself to a new level on multiple fronts. That’s why I am here.”

Sucic confirmed that his compatriots, Mateo Kovacic, Ivan Perisic, and Marcelo Brozovic, three former Inter stars, advised him to move to San Siro.

Next season, the 21-year-old will also cross paths with one of his idols, Modric, who is on the verge of joining Milan.

Sucic opens up about meeting Modric in Milan derby

BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 11: Luka Modric of Real Madrid CF looks on during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Alex Caparros/Getty Images)

“Let him sign. I won’t call him until that moment. I watched his football for ten years, playing against him would be fantastic,” said the Inter midfielder.

“I didn’t have posters of anyone. I studied him [Modric], Iniesta, Xavi and Sergio Busquets. I liked Arsenal’s style of play, but I don’t want to imitate anyone. I want to be remembered for who I am,” Sucic concluded.

The Croatian midfielder has signed a contract with the Serie A giants until 2030.

He has made three substitute appearances for Inter at the Club World Cup, providing one assist.

The 21-year-old has one goal in nine appearances with the senior Croatian national team.