Inter Milan Could Buy Back Italy U21 Star & Sell For A Profit Amid Lazio & Fiorentina Links
Inter Milan could buy back midfielder Giovanni Fabbian and sell him to Lazio or Fiorentina for a profit this summer.
This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.
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Giovanni Fabbian has come to the end of his second season at Bologna.
The Italy Under-21 international joined the Rossoblu from Inter in the summer of 2023. And the Nerazzurri did not just loan him to the Emilian club – they sold him outright.
However, as part of the deal, there is a buyback option in favour of Inter.
And that clause becomes active this summer. The Corriere report that Inter can sign Fabbian back for a fee of €12 million starting this summer.
Inter Could Buy Back Fabbian & Sell Him To Lazio Or Fiorentina
BOLOGNA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Giovanni Fabbian of Bologna FC celebrates during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and Hellas Verona FC – Serie A TIM at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on February 23, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by)
According to the Corriere dello Sport, Inter are already very much thinking of exercising that buyback option.
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The Nerazzurri would not necessarily want to keep Fabbian in their squad.
However, with interest emerging in the 22-year-old, Inter could sell him for more than they pay Bologna to sign the player back.
The Corriere confirm that both Lazio and Fiorentina are keen on Fabbian.
Therefore, Inter could look to get a fee higher than €12 million from either of the two.
On the other hand, the Nerazzurri could also negotiate to keep Fabbian at Bologna, who would reportedly like to have him remain in their squad for next season.
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