Madrid: Croatian international midfielder Mateo Kovacic has joined Real Madrid from Inter Milan on a six-year deal, the Spanish giants confirmed on Tuesday.

"Real Madrid and Inter Milan have agreed the transfer of Mateo Kovacic, who will be tied to the club for the next six seasons," Madrid said in a statement. According to reports in the Spanish media the 10-time European champions will pay up to 35 million euros (£24.8 million, $38.9 million) for the 21-year-old. He will be presented to the club's fans on Wednesday after undergoing a medical.