MADRID: Croatian international midfielder Mateo Kovacic has joined Real Madrid from Inter Milan, the Spanish giants confirmed on Tuesday. “Real Madrid and Inter Milan have agreed the transfer of Mateo Kovacic, who will be tied to the club for the next six seasons,” Madrid said in a statement. According to reports in the Spanish media the 10-time European champions will pay $38.9 million for the 21-year-old. Kovacic began his career in his homeland with Dinamo Zagreb before moving to Inter two years ago, where he scored eight goals in 97 appearances. However, Inter coach Roberto Mancini admitted earlier this week that financial fair play pressures had forced the Serie A side into selling one of their prized assets.