Impending Inter Milan Arrival Hits Purple Patch After Recovering From Long-Term Injury
.Inter Milan loanee Petar Sucic has hit his stride for Dinamo Zagreb toward the end of an injury-hit 2024/25 campaign.
Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the 21-year-old has hit top form after a nasty knee injury hindered his progress earlier this season.
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Dinamo Zagreb accepted Inter's €14 million bid in January, with the Nerazzurri agreeing to leave Sucic on loan.
It was in the player's best interest to stay in his home country. That's because a long-term injury had sidelined him for over two months.
Inter Milan Loanee Petar Sucic Shining Bright for Dinamo Zagreb
SALZBURG, AUSTRIA – OCTOBER 23: Petar Sucic of GNK Dinamo passes the ball whilst under pressure from Samson Baidoo of FC Salzburg during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD3 match between FC Salzburg and GNK Dinamo at Stadion Salzburg on October 23, 2024 in Salzburg, Austria. (Photo by)
Though Petar Sucic returned to action in February, it took him months to get back on track.
Unfortunately, a lengthy spell on the treatment table had taken its toll.
However, the prodigious midfielder has been in scintillating form lately.
Indeed, he scored in Dinamo's last two league matches against Hajduk Split and Slaven Belupo.
In doing so, he has helped his club stay in contention for a record-extending 26th title in the SuperSport HNL.
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