Udinese star Lazar Samardzic is on the cusp of finalizing his transfer to Inter Milan. So will his move impact the club’s balance sheet?

As we reported last night, the 21-year-old arrived in Milano ahead of his imminent transfer to the Beneamata.

Today, he should complete his routine medical before signing his signing his contract with the Nerazzurri.

The Serbian cemented himself as one of the best rising midfielders in Serie A last term. He scored six goals and provided five assists in 37 league outings.

Calcio e Finanzia (via FcInterNews) reveals the financial impact of the operation on Inter’s balance sheet for the 2023.24 campaign.

The Zebrette star should sign a five-year contract with the Nerazzurri, while the transfer fee should reach 20 million euros.

This means that the Beneamata will spread the cost over a period of five fiscal years, with each installment worth 4 million.

Therefore, the transfer value of Samardzic will weigh 4 million euros on the club’s balance sheet for next season.

The Transfer Of Udinese Star Lazar Samardzic Will Almost Weigh Six Million Euros On The Balance Sheet Of Inter Milan For Next Season

We should also add the midfielder’s gross wages of 1,965 million euros. The Nerazzurri will able to count on the Growth Decree to lower the cost. This will take the total of to 5.656 million.

Moreover, young Inter Milan starlet Giovanni Fabbian will be moving in the opposite direction.

However, the 20-year-old’s move to Udinese is a separate transfer on paper. Therefore, its financial impact remains independent from the Samardzic operation.