Ivan Perisic is following in the footsteps of Luka Modric after moving from Inter to north London.
What did Ivan Perisic say?
The Croatian footballer admits that he will seek his compatriot’s advice when it comes to life at Tottenham, with the seasoned player becoming the latest Croatian star to take on a new challenge in north London. Ivan Perisic, who scored for his country in the 2018 World Cup final, has completed a move to Tottenham on a free transfer after reaching the end of his Serie A contract with Inter. The move sees the winger reunited with former Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte, while also following in the footsteps of some of the top compatriots who previously graced the famous Lilyvite jersey.
Ivan claims to have been following Tottenham for several years, with international colleagues helping to keep him interested. The 33-year-old forward told Tottenham’s official website after signing a two-year deal with heavyweights PL that he has known Tottenham since 2008, 2009, 2010. According to Ivan Perisic, he followed the team because a lot of Croatian players played here. Since then, Ivan knows something about the club.
Kranjcar talks about Ivan Perisic
One of Ivan’s fellow Croats, former playmaker Niko Kranjcar, backed the new boy at Spurs to make a positive impact. Kranjcar said he thinks that whatever supporters expect and believe Ivan Perisic will bring, they will get with them. Niko admits that for him, along with Modric, he is probably the biggest reason why the Croatian national team has been successful because his goals, assists and his ability to make a difference in the final third is what the team has bet on . He’s a proven threat in the final third.
According to Niko Kranjcar, he is fast with both feet. His kick is phenomenal with both feet. He has an excellent physique. Ivan Perisic is a true professional and, to be honest, Kranjcar can’t think of anything to stop him from showing his full potential at Tottenham and in the PL. Niko says that Perisic is an all-around player who doesn’t really have much of a weakness.