Milan Đurić

Milan Đurić (born 22 May 1990) is a Bosnian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Serie A club Monza.

Đurić started his professional career at Cesena, before joining Parma in 2010. He was loaned to Ascoli later that year and to Crotone in 2011. In 2012, he went back to Cesena, who sent him on loan to Cremonese later that year, to Trapani in 2013 and to Cittadella 2014. Đurić was transferred to Bristol City in 2017. The following year, he signed with Salernitana. Four years later, he moved to Hellas Verona. In 2024, he switched to Monza.

A former youth international for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Đurić made his senior international debut in 2015, earning 15 caps until 2020.

Early career
Because of the outbreak of the Bosnian War, Đurić's family fled from his native Bosnia and Herzegovina and moved to Italy, where he started playing football at local clubs, before joining Cesena's youth academy in 2006. He made his professional debut against Mantova on 30 October 2007 at the age of 17. On 8 December, he scored his first professional goal in a triumph over Frosinone.

In July 2010, Đurić switched to Parma in a co-ownership deal. In August, he was loaned to Ascoli for the rest of the campaign. In January 2011, he was sent on a six-month loan to Crotone. In June, his loan was extended for an additional season.

In the summer of 2012, Đurić returned to Cesena, who loaned him to Cremonese until the end of the season. In July 2013, he was sent on a season-long loan to Trapani. In January 2014, he was loaned to Cittadella for the remainder of the season.

Bristol City
In January 2017, Đurić moved to English side Bristol City on a contract until June 2019. He made his official debut for the team in an FA Cup game against Fleetwood Town on 7 January. A week later, he made his league debut against Cardiff City. On 4 February, he scored his first goal for Bristol City against Rotherham United, which secured the victory for his squad.

Salernitana
In August 2018, Đurić signed a four-year deal with Salernitana. He made his competitive debut for the club on 25 August against Palermo. On 30 March 2019, he scored his first goal for Salernitana against Venezia.

He scored his first career hat-trick in a defeat of Cittadella on 13 April.

Đurić was an important piece in Salernitana's promotion to the Serie A, which was sealed on 10 May 2021. He had an impact of five goals and three assists.

On 12 September, he played his 100th match for the side against Torino.

Hellas Verona
In July 2022, Đurić switched to Hellas Verona on a three-year deal. He debuted officially for the team in a Coppa Italia tie against Bari on 7 August. A week later, he made his league debut against Napoli. On 4 January 2023, he scored his first goal for Hellas Verona against Torino.

Monza
In January 2024, Đurić was transferred to Monza for an undisclosed fee. He debuted competitively for the squad on 28 January against Sassuolo. On 7 April, he scored his first goal for Monza against Napoli.

International career
Đurić was a member of the Bosnia and Herzegovina under-21 team under coach Vlado Jagodić.

In March 2015, he received his first senior call-up, for a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Andorra and a friendly game against Austria. He debuted against the former on 28 March.

On 10 October, in a UEFA Euro 2016 qualifier against Wales, Đurić scored his first senior international goal. Three days later, he scored a goal against Cyprus, ensuring the triumph for his team and sending them into the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying play-offs.

He retired from international football on 25 May 2022.

Personal life
Đurić's father Goran was also a professional footballer, as is his younger brother Marco.

He married his long-time girlfriend Bianca in July 2016. Together they have two children, a daughter named Alice and a son named Cristian.

International

 * Scores and results list Bosnia and Herzegovina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Đurić goal.

Honours
Cesena
 * Lega Pro Prima Divisione: 2008–09