Como just pulled off a HUGE 4-1 win against Manchester United on Thursday, a result that’s gonna live in the memory for Italian football fans for ages! And guess who was starring in that tie? None other than Martin Baturina, a player who’s become absolutely essential for the Serie A side this season. He joined up in the summer of 2025 from Dinamo Zagreb, and now the club president, Mirwan Suwarso, is finally spilling the beans on how they even landed him.
The Scoop From Romano Himself
Suwarso, speaking to LNS journalist Hanif Thamrin, broke down the whole Baturina deal, and turns out, none other than transfer guru Fabrizio Romano had a major hand in it. Seriously, this isn’t some Football Manager fantasy, as Suwarso cleared up, “Actually, Fabrizio Romano recommended Baturina to me. One day he said, ‘Are you interested in meeting this player?’” Suwarso admitted he didn’t even know Baturina at first, replying, “Who is he? I don’t know him.” But when Romano explained an agent was interested in a meeting, and the name “Baturina” popped up, it apparently sounded familiar. So, Suwarso told his data department to dig in. Their response? “We don’t even need to look at the numbers; we already know who he is.” But the president insisted, wanting to see if Baturina, who was playing for Dinamo Zagreb, could adapt to Serie A.
The Near Miss: An Inter Star Almost Was
Here’s where it gets wild: Baturina wasn’t even Como’s first choice! Suwarso revealed they initially wanted to buy Petar Sucic, who’s now an Inter star. They had an agreement with Dinamo Zagreb for Sucic, but the deal completely fell apart. Why? The commissions demanded by the agents were almost as much as the player’s transfer fee itself. Suwarso said it “didn’t make sense to continue.” That’s a brutal way to lose a target, right? But hey, when that Sucic deal went south, the opportunity to sign Baturina popped up. Como was looking for a number 8, more in Sucic’s mold, but Baturina looked like an “interesting opportunity.” They studied the data, it was all positive, and they went for it.
The Decision Is Absolutely Paying Off
And man, did that decision pay off! Baturina’s versatility and his ability to just roam freely in attack perfectly suit Cesc Fabregas’ side. It’s bringing out the absolute best in him, which is exactly why there are already a bunch of top clubs across Europe sniffing around for his signature. So even if Martin Baturina wasn’t the first name on Como’s list, things are definitely going in the right direction for him and the club. Keep an eye on this kid, because he’s just getting started.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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