Report – Inter Milan Insist On Buyback Clause In Ongoing Talks With Club Brugge For Serbian Midfielder
Talks between Inter Milan and Club Brugge for Aleksandar Stankovic are underway as the Serbian prepares to leave San Siro again.
Per Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Beppe Marotta has no intention of losing the 19-year-old midfielder permanently.
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Meanwhile, the Belgian giants have identified Aleksandar Stankovic as a perfect replacement for Ardon Jashari.
With Jashari set to join AC Milan, Club Brugge must fill a massive gap in the middle of the park.
Therefore, they're eager to sign Dejan Stankovic's son.
Inter Milan & Club Brugge Discussing Buyback Clause in Aleksandar Stankovic Deal
LUGANO, SWITZERLAND – JULY 12: FC Internazionale Sportif Director Milano Piero Ausilio looks on before Pre-season Friendly between FC Lugano v FC Internazionale at Cornaredo Stadium on July 12, 2022 in Lugano, Switzerland. (Photo by)
Although Inter are ready to sanction Stankovic's transfer, they insist on a buyback clause.
Indeed, Marotta wants to include an option to re-sign the talented midfielder in the next two summer transfer windows.
However, there's a valuation problem.
On the one hand, Inter are hoping to insert a €25 million buyback clause.
Meanwhile, Club Brugge want it to be in the region of €30m.
As for the transfer, the Jan Breydel outfit is willing to pay around €10m to get the deal over the line.
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