Inter Milan will activate a buy-back clause to re-sign midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic from Club Brugge this summer, according to reports from Italy. The 19-year-old Serbian, who is the son of former Inter player Dejan Stankovic, is expected to return to Milan for a fee of 13 million euros. The clause was inserted into the deal that saw him join the Belgian club last summer for a fee reported to be around 10 million euros.
Stankovic has enjoyed a breakthrough season in Belgium, scoring nine goals from midfield and establishing himself as a key player for Brugge. His performances have reportedly attracted significant interest from several major European clubs, including Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, and Newcastle United. Despite this external interest, Inter's hierarchy, under the ownership of Oaktree Capital, have decided to secure his return as a priority.
The decision to trigger the clause a year early, rather than waiting until 2026 when it would cost 25 million euros, is seen as a strategic move by the Serie A champions. It allows the club to reintegrate a highly-rated academy product at a controlled cost. Stankovic previously impressed during a loan spell at FC Luzern before his sale to Brugge, and his development this season has convinced Inter's technical staff, including youth team coach Cristian Chivu, of his readiness for the first-team squad.
Once the transfer is finalized, Inter intend to assess Stankovic closely during pre-season before making any definitive decisions on his immediate future. The club's plan is to evaluate him in the context of Simone Inzaghi's squad, though the significant external interest could lead to a potential sale if a substantial offer materializes. Any sale for a fee in the region of 30-35 million euros would represent a considerable capital gain for the club, given the initial profit from his sale and the relatively low buy-back cost.
For Stankovic, the move represents a homecoming and a chance to fulfill his potential at the club where his father became a legend. His return adds to Inter's growing core of young talent and provides midfield depth with an eye on the future. The coming months will determine whether he is immediately incorporated into the first-team plans or if the club's financial strategy leads to a swift, profitable resale.
