Inter Milan have decided to bring Aleksandar Stankovic back to the club at the end of the season, this time as part of the first-team project rather than a transitional move.
The Serbia Under-21 midfielder was sold to Club Brugge last summer, but Inter retained a strategic buyback clause that they are now ready to activate, as per L’Interista.
By paying €23 million to the Belgian side, the Nerazzurri will secure the return of the Serbian.
After his development has accelerated significantly over the past year.
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Stankovic has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.
Indeed, after impressing in both the Belgian Pro League and Champions League.
Inter’s decision ensures they maintain control over one of their most promising academy products in recent years.
Cristian Chivu is expected to gain a highly versatile option.
Stankovic can operate in all three midfield roles.
As a regista in front of the defence or as a mezzala capable of attacking space and contributing in the final third.
His impact this season underlines that potential.
Across domestic competition and Europe, he has scored six goals and provided three assists.
Inter view his return as both a reinforcement for the present and a long-term investment.
Furthermore, adding depth and flexibility to a midfield evolving under Chivu’s guidance.
Should have activated it already, and said if you give us a discount on the 23m we’ll allow him to stay on loan with you until the end of the season.
Wow…read up on how the clause is made.
Not possible dude