Report – Teenage Inter Milan Midfielder One Step From Joining Club Brugge
This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via .
Inter Milan and Club Brugge have been negotiating the transfer of teenage midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic.
Stankovic, the son of legendary former Inter and Lazio midfielder Dejan, enjoyed an excellent season on loan at Swiss side Lugano last season.
Therefore, the Swiss club exercised a purchase option on the 19-year-old. However, Inter swiftly signed him right back via a buyback clause.
Aleksandar Stankovic One Step From Joining Club Brugge From Inter
Now, Club Brugge are on the verge of a deal to sign Aleksandar Stankovic this summer.
And for their part, Inter would be happy to cash in on the young midfielder now that his value has risen significantly.
Inter and Brugge have long had an agreement on the fee. The clubs are ready to make a deal worth around €10 million.
However, Inter have been insisting on including a buyback option in the deal. And that has held things up.
But the Gazzetta dello Sport report that Inter and Brugge have reached a full agreement for Stankovic.
The newspaper report that the exact fee will be €9.5 million.
Meanwhile, the two clubs are just finalizing the terms of the buyback option.
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