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It does not talk about him for extravagant hair hairstyles, egregious actions off the field, rude gestures to opposing fans. Mateo Kovacic is a real player, the kind that not all generations can boast. He took a heavy number on the back and holds it with great courage and talent, without thinking about the fact of being in one of the most unlucky teams in Europe. Catches the ball, slips like a ferret in the spaces granted by opponents and illuminates Inter in a blackout. Never mind if the results do not come, he always manages to not deface despite playing only and only for the team, never for himself.

Of his talent had noticed a long time ago also Milan. About 5-6 years ago, when Mateo was 14 years old, someone among observers Rossoneri noticed his talent. It was played Istria-Dinamo Zagreb game of youth leagues. Despite the young age, Mateo was amazed from the start for his habit of playing with his head high, always attentive to the movements of his companions. "This is really strong," he thought someone. From there, the Milan began to closely observe more carefully, with more frequency. Until you get to the summer of 2012: 7 million on the plate. Too few for the Croatian club: Kovacic is already a crack at world level. Dinamo asks for 15, Milan does not feel. A few months later, as we all know, it will take Inter. An important investment, an expensive operation, but this time - there's enough to put my finger on it - someone will spare criticism of the Brancausilio, or clichés as "another bad mistake of cousins." Mateo Kovacic that money is worth them all: the lawyer Beppe Bozzo has sensed the deal first of all and gave Inter the director (or the inside?) Of the future.