Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Monday, 19 January 2026, 23:11 / Updated on Monday, 19 January 2026 23:15
The Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano announces the transfer of the Croatian Leon Jakirovic (18 years old) to Inter Milan! The Italian champion took him from Dinamo Zagreb, the future opponent of FCSB in the Europa League. The match will be played on Thursday, January 22.
Croats will receive 2.5 million euros + 2 million euros in the form of bonuses and percentage on resale. The stopper is due to arrive in Milan this week to sign the contract.
Leon Jakirovic, defender of Dinamo Zagreb, transferred by Cristi Chivu's Inter
“Inter won the duel with RB Salzburg, having very good relations with Jakirovic's agents, the same ones who also represent Sucic”, adds Fabrizio Romano.
Leon Jakirovic did not get to play a single match in the first team of Dinamo Zagreb. He evolved from 2019 for Dinamo Zagreb, brought from Sesvete.
It is quoted by the specialized website Transfermarkt at 150,000 euros.
For starters, Jakirovic is expected to feature for Inter's U23 side, coached by Stefano Vecchi.
Jakirovic is not the only Croatian footballer eyed by Chivu these days. The Nerazzurri have reached an agreement with Hajduk Split for the transfer of central defender Branimir Mlacic, claims Gazzetta dello Sport,
Leon Jakirovic // PHOTO: Imago Images
It was the last reserve on December 14, when Dinamo Zagreb prevailed on the field of Slaven Belupo, score 5-2. In the last match of 2025, the victory against Lokomotiv Zagreb, he was not part of the group.
Right now, Arsenal and Bayern are the strongest teams in Europe, but they also know who we are. That doesn't mean we enter the field as losers. We will show the best version of ourselves.
I have always said that all players are a valuable asset for this season.
– Cristi Chivuthe coach of Inter, ahead of the match against Arsenal in the Champions League
