Marcelo Brozovic’s agent has praised his client’s ‘winning mentality’ following Inter’s qualification for the Champions League and says the Croatian midfielder ‘feels at home’ in Milan.
Brozovic was reborn under Luciano Spalletti during the final two months of the 2017-18 season and became a key figure as they chased a return to Europe’s top club competition, reinventing himself as a deep-lying play-maker after beginning the campaign as an attacking midfielder.
Speaking to FcInterNews on Tuesday, the player’s agent Miroslav Bicanic suggested that the 25 year-old’s drastic upturn in form could be down to recent changes that have taken place in his personal life, but also insisted that Brozovic has always given his all when playing for the Nerazzurri.
“Getting married and having a child has made him a more responsible person,” he said. “He has understood the importance of becoming a father. He draws real strength from his wife and his daughter.
“The Inter fans used to boo him. Now he’s an idol for them. He’s always played with his heart at Inter, but only in this season have all the pieces of the puzzle come together.”
Brozovic came very close to joining Sevilla on the final day of the January transfer window, but Inter’s inability to secure a replacement ensured that he ended up staying in Milan.
“Thankfully the club couldn’t find a replacement and he has been able to play consistently since then,” Bicanic said.
“He has a winning mentality. I’m glad he’s kept his promise [of taking Inter into the Champions League].”
Brozovic has three years left on his current deal at Inter but the €50 million release clause written into his contract means that his future remains uncertain. Bicanic however believes the player is happy in Italy.
“Marcelo likes being an important player at Inter, and now they’ll play in the Champions League. He’s bought an apartment in Milan and considers the city to be his home.
“It’s true that there’s a release clause in his contract, and so if any clubs wanted pay it then he could leave. We would be willing to sign a new deal though, even if no one at the club has spoken to us about this.”