Edin Dzeko has publicly urged his Bosnia and Herzegovina teammate Tarik Muharemovic to make the move to Inter Milan this summer, and the veteran striker is drawing on his own experience at the San Siro to make his case.

Speaking to Corriere dello Sport, the former Inter forward—now at Bundesliga side Schalke—was clear in his advice to the highly-rated Sassuolo defender. "Inter is the right choice for Muharemovic," Dzeko said. "I hope he ends up in Milan. Inter is a top club, and in a team like that, he can grow and improve. He has a great future ahead of him—he has quality, but also the right mentality."

Dzeko, who spent two seasons with the Nerazzurri, also took the opportunity to defend Inter's domestic double under manager Cristian Chivu, pushing back against suggestions the Scudetto and Coppa Italia were won by default. "Perhaps some focused too much on the Champions League exit, but I think Inter and Chivu had an incredible year," he said. "I am very attached to that club. I spent two wonderful years there and know what it means to play for those colours. You cannot say they won because the others weren't up to it. That's not how I see it. They won two titles because they deserved it. Everyone, starting with Chivu, did incredible work. A double in your first season as manager is truly significant, and the club is working to keep growing. That's no coincidence."

Muharemovic has emerged as one of the most sought-after young defenders in Serie A. A left-footed centre-back, he joined Sassuolo in the summer of 2024 for €2 million after being developed by Juventus, who retain a 50% sell-on clause from any future transfer. That means the Bianconeri stand to receive around €17.5 million should Inter meet Sassuolo's €35 million asking price. In his time with the Neroverdi, the 21-year-old has made 62 appearances, contributing four goals and four assists—impressive numbers for a defender still early in his career.

For Inter, securing Muharemovic would not only bolster their backline but also send a clear message about their ambitions for continued growth. And with Dzeko's ringing endorsement, the young defender has plenty of reason to consider the move seriously.