GNK Dinamo Zagreb is poised for a significant financial gain from the potential transfer of Petra Sučić from Inter to Newcastle United. According to reports published by Index.hr Sport, the Zagreb club is entitled to 10% of the Italian club's profit from any future sale of the Croatian international. This news comes as Dinamo sits third in the HNL table with 10 points from four games, having recorded three wins and a draw.
How much would Dinamo earn from the sale?
If Newcastle United pays between €65 and €70 million for the 22-year-old midfielder, Inter would make a profit of €50 million or €55 million respectively. Dinamo Zagreb would then receive €5 million or €5.5 million due to its 10% sell-on clause. Additionally, the club from Maksimir is entitled to a solidarity contribution for training the player, amounting to €830,000, which would raise the total to €5.83 million or €6.33 million. This money is separate from the €15 million Inter already paid Dinamo for Sučić's move to Milan in 2023.
What were the terms of the original deal?
When Sučić left Maksimir, Dinamo also negotiated a series of bonuses with Inter that could have brought in an extra €2.5 million. These bonuses were tied to the player's number of appearances for the Italian club, winning Serie A, and Inter's results in the Champions League. While it is not known if all these conditions were met, Dinamo's total potential earnings from the entire Petra Sučić saga could exceed €21 million. That is a substantial sum the club could reinvest in its future.
How does this fit into the current season?
This potential financial injection comes as Dinamo is actively working on strengthening its squad. They are currently third in the standings, two points behind leaders NK Osijek. In the first four rounds, they have scored 11 goals and conceded just three, showing a good offensive and defensive balance. The next challenge is a home match against HNK Gorica, which you can follow on our fixtures page.
What do these funds mean for the club?
Additional revenue from the transfer would be a major boost for Dinamo. The club could further invest in its youth academy, already a proven talent factory, or strengthen the first team for future challenges in the league and European competitions. The current squad can be reviewed in more detail on the squad page. While the immediate focus is on the league race, where you can track positions on the standings page, long-term planning is essential. Financial stability allows for continuity in work and building a competitive team.
According to Index.hr Sport, Italian media figures like Ekrem Konur reported that the "engleski klub započeo razgovore s talijanskim velikanim te da priprema službenu ponudu". The transfer is not yet officially confirmed, but the negotiations alone bring optimism to Maksimir due to the contractual protection the club secured three years ago. Dinamo showed foresight then, and that decision could now bear concrete fruit.
