Como President Reveals How Inter Transfers Shaped the Club’s Recruitment Strategy
Como president Mirwan Suwarso has offered a glimpse into the thinking behind the club’s recent transfer decisions, including how its recruitment plans intersected with Inter’s pursuit of players from Dinamo Zagreb. In an interview with LNS journalist Hanif Thamrin, Suwarso described a process shaped by scouting, timing and conversations between clubs—not simply a contest to sign the same talent.
Among the names discussed were midfielder Petar Sučić and attacking prospect Martin Baturina. Como ultimately stepped aside as Inter moved for Sučić, then turned its attention toward Baturina after receiving a particular tip-off. The account highlights how a club can adapt its transfer strategy when a target’s situation changes, while also showing the importance of identifying alternatives early.
How the Sučić Situation Developed
Dinamo Zagreb has become an important source of emerging talent for clubs across Europe. Its players are often closely monitored because they gain experience in a competitive domestic environment and in continental football. Sučić’s profile attracted interest from both Como and Inter, but the two clubs did not ultimately pursue the same outcome.
According to Suwarso, Como left the move for Sučić to Inter. That decision suggests the club was prepared to recognise when another side had taken the lead and to avoid allowing one pursuit to dictate its entire recruitment plan. In a transfer market where negotiations can shift quickly, maintaining flexibility can be as valuable as securing an individual signing.
For Como, the choice was not necessarily a verdict on Sučić’s ability. Rather, it reflected the practical realities of recruitment: a player’s preferred destination, the level of competition for his signature, the likely cost of a deal and the role available within each squad can all influence a club’s next step. A well-run operation needs to weigh those factors against its broader sporting and financial priorities.
A Tip-Off Put Baturina on Como’s Radar
After stepping away from the Sučić pursuit, Como made a move for Baturina following what Suwarso described as a particular tip-off. The detail offers a useful look at how modern scouting works. Clubs rely on formal reports and video analysis, but information from trusted contacts can also prompt them to examine a player more closely or act before interest becomes widespread.
A tip-off does not replace due diligence. It can, however, help a recruitment department decide where to focus its attention. Scouts and analysts can then assess a player’s technical qualities, tactical awareness, physical development and suitability for the team’s style. They also need to consider how quickly the player might adapt to a new league and whether the proposed role offers a realistic path to regular minutes.
Baturina’s connection to Dinamo Zagreb placed him within the same wider talent pool as Sučić, but the two players represent different recruitment possibilities. Clubs do not evaluate prospects only by reputation or age; they look at the specific needs of the squad and the qualities a player could add. Como’s shift toward Baturina therefore illustrates how one transfer decision can open the door to another, more suitable opportunity.
Why Transfer Flexibility Matters for Como
Como’s approach reflects a wider challenge facing clubs outside Europe’s established financial elite. Competing for promising players requires careful planning, particularly when wealthier or more established teams enter the race. Rather than chasing every target to the end, a club may choose to move quickly toward an alternative whose availability, role or development pathway better matches its plans.
That strategy is especially relevant for a club building momentum and seeking to strengthen its position in Italian football. Recruitment must serve both immediate performance and longer-term development. A new signing may be expected to contribute straight away, but clubs also consider resale value, age profile, adaptability and whether the player can grow alongside the team.
Como’s transfer decisions also underline the value of maintaining more than one option for each position. If negotiations for a leading target become difficult, a prepared alternative can prevent a squad from being left short. This does not mean that every backup target is identical in style or potential. Instead, it gives a club room to adjust its plan while continuing to pursue the qualities it needs.
What the Inter Connection Reveals
The relationship between Como’s transfer activity and Inter’s interest in Dinamo Zagreb players is an example of how closely connected the European market has become. Clubs may monitor the same leagues, consult overlapping networks and identify similar prospects. Yet competing for talent does not always lead to a direct battle: one club may decide that another player or another route offers better value.
For Inter, a move for Sučić reflects the club’s own assessment of its squad and future needs. For Como, stepping aside and turning toward Baturina allowed its recruitment process to continue on a separate track. The two decisions can coexist without implying a rivalry over every player linked to both sides.
Transfer stories often focus on the final agreement, but the choices made before a deal is completed can be just as revealing. Clubs assess their priorities, compare options and decide when to push—or when to redirect their attention. Suwarso’s comments provide a rare public account of that less visible work, showing how information and judgement can influence recruitment.
What It Could Mean for Como’s Season
Supporters will naturally want to know whether Como’s interest in Baturina can develop into a completed transfer and, if so, what impact the player could make. Until a move is officially confirmed, any prediction about the outcome should be treated cautiously. Negotiations can depend on the selling club’s valuation, the player’s preferences, contract terms and competition from other teams.
If Como does secure a player it believes can strengthen the squad, the broader benefit may extend beyond one position. A carefully selected signing can increase tactical options, create competition for places and give the coaching staff greater flexibility across a demanding campaign. The key will be ensuring that recruitment choices translate into clear roles on the pitch.
Suwarso’s account ultimately presents Como as a club willing to adjust rather than remain fixed on a single target. The decision to leave Sučić’s pursuit to Inter and pursue Baturina after receiving new information offers a snapshot of a transfer strategy built around awareness and flexibility. For followers of Como, Inter and Dinamo Zagreb, it is a reminder that the most significant moves in football often begin with a conversation long before a deal reaches the headlines.
