Inter: Croatian starlet signs contract, Palacios set to join Santos | OneFootball

Croatian right-back Duje Slatina, 16, has signed his contract with Inter, while Tomás Palacios is set to join Santos on loan with an option to buy.

Inter have made some minor transfer moves over the last few hours, signing Croatian right-back Slatina, 16, from Hajduk U17.

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As reported by Fabrizio Romano on X, formerly Twitter, the defender signed his contract with the Serie A giants today, Tuesday, August 26.

Inter sign Croatian starlet Slatina

Slatina will naturally start his Inter career in the youth sector.

The Nerazzurri have also agreed to send Argentine defender Palacios to Santos.

Romano reports that the ex-Monza loanee will join the Brazilian club on an initial loan deal with an option to buy for €10m.

Palacios leaves Italy after just one year

Inter defender Tomas Palacios with Independiente

If Santos make Palacios’ move permanent next summer, then Inter will be entitled to a 30% sell-on clause.

Palacios, 22, joined Inter for €6.5m a year ago but only made three appearances with the Nerazzurri before joining Monza on loan.

Palacios is expected to move to Brazil after collecting 10 Serie A appearances in his first and only season in Italy’s top flight.