Marcelo Brozovic Joins Al-Sadd, Reunites with Alessio Romagnoli in Qatar

Marcelo Brozovic has officially joined Qatari club Al-Sadd, signing a contract that runs until 2027. The Croatian midfielder, who became a free agent after his three-year spell at Al-Nassr ended, returns to action in the Middle East and will wear the number 77 shirt — the same number he wore during his long and successful stint at Inter Milan.

The move was confirmed by Al-Sadd through their official channels, with the club stating: “Al-Sadd announces officially the signing of Croatian player Marcelo Brozovic until 2027 to join the first team.” Brozovic, 33, brings a wealth of experience from Serie A, where he spent eight seasons with Inter, winning the Scudetto in 2021 and reaching the Champions League final in 2023. He also played a key role for Croatia at international level, helping them reach the 2018 World Cup final and securing third place in 2022.

Brozovic is not the only former Serie A star heading to Doha. He joins Alessio Romagnoli, the former AC Milan and Lazio defender, who moved to Al-Sadd earlier in the same transfer window. The pair will now line up together in a side that has started the Qatar Stars League season in dominant fashion: four wins from four matches, top of the table with a perfect record.

Key facts
| Detail | Information |
|——–|————-|
| Player | Marcelo Brozovic |
| New club | Al-Sadd (Qatar Stars League) |
| Contract length | Until 2027 |
| Former club | Al-Nassr (Saudi Arabia) |
| Notable teammates | Alessio Romagnoli |
| Current league position | 1st, 12 points from 4 matches |

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Source: TuttoMercatoWeb, https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/calciomercato-stop-indiscrezioni-trattative-retroscena-13-settembre-2273500

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