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Mateo Kovacic "sad" to leave Inter Milan

Mateo Kovacic admits that he is upset at leaving Inter Milan, but says that he is "very happy" to be joining Real Madrid.

New Real Madrid signing Mateo Kovacic has admitted that he is sad to be leaving Inter Milan.

The 21-year-old completed his move to the La Liga giants earlier today on a six-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

"I must thank all the fans, the club and the team who helped me so much," Kovacic told Inter Channel. "Now I don't know what to say. On the one hand I'm sad, but on the other also very happy because Real Madrid are a great opportunity.

"I thank everyone for the love and affection I've received over the years. The happiest moment was when I signed my Inter contract, because for a side like Inter to have faith in you when you are young is important.

"There were difficult days, but I will always have Inter in my heart. I am happy to be joining Real Madrid. It's true I am leaving Dejan Stankovic, but Luka Modric is waiting and hopefully we'll do great things together."

Kovacic scored eight goals in 97 games during his time at Inter.

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Mateo Kovacic of FC Internazionale Milano competes for the ball with Bruno Borges Fernandes and Babu Emmanuel Agyemang (R) of Udinese Calcio during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale Milano and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December
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