The standout season of Aleksandar Stankovic at Club Brugge has pushed his name firmly onto the radar of Europe’s elite, and intensified the pressure on Inter Milan to make a decision on their buyback clause.
According to HLN, via FCInter1908, Inter can re-sign the midfielder for €23m between June 1 and June 15, a window that is now becoming central to the player’s future.
But interest from elsewhere is growing fast.
Several major clubs across Europe have already requested information, with English sides now leading the chase.
Arsenal & Chelsea Push For Stankovic Amid Inter Buyback
The report states that both Arsenal and Chelsea have opened lines of communication with Stankovic’s representatives at Roc Nation as well as with Club Brugge directly.
His performances, long-term potential and personality profile are said to appeal strongly to both London clubs.
That surge in Premier League interest has pushed German contenders down the pecking order, with Borussia Dortmund now viewed as outsiders in the race.
If Inter choose not to activate their clause in early June, Brugge would in principle have a free hand to negotiate a sale elsewhere, and at a significantly higher fee than the €23m buyback figure.
However, Inter would still retain a 50% sell-on clause on any future capital gain.
For Brugge, the ideal scenario would be Inter declining the option, opening the door to a bidding war.
For Inter, the situation represents a strategic crossroads: act quickly and secure a rising talent at a fixed price, or risk watching his value soar in the Premier League.
chivu knows how use young player. signhim
We have to secure him for next season. He will be worth over 80mil soon and also he is someone we need in midfield (strong defensive midfielder who can shoot from range)
Midfield needs a refresh in the summer, so utter madness if we don’t exercise our buy back option.