Serbian Starlet Reveals Why He Left Inter Milan & Confirms ‘I Did Not Ask For The Buyback Clause’ | OneFootball

Aleksandar Stankovic has explained why he chose to leave Inter Milan last summer to join Club Brugge, highlighting footballing opportunity and trust in youth as decisive factors.

The Serbian midfielder quickly established himself in Brugge’s starting XI and has also earned a call-up to the senior national team.

“I decided with my heart to join Brugge,” Stankovic told Belgian magazine HLN, via FCInter1908.

“After the first talks with the club’s directors, I was convinced. In July, I met the directors in a Milan hotel, and after two minutes I said yes. Brugge is a big club that gives young players a chance, even in the Champions League. That was decisive for me.”

Stankovic Reveals More About Move From Inter Milan To Club Brugge

L’AQUILA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Aleksandar Stankovic of Serbia U18 and Enoch Owusu of Italy U18 (They both play in FC Internazionale) looks on after the International Friendly Match between Italy U18 and Serbia U18 at Stadio Gran Sasso d’Italia on September 21, 2022 in L’Aquila, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

After emerging through the Inter youth system, the Serbian completed a move to Belgian Pro League side Club Brugge in the summer.

In July, the Belgian side spent just €10 million to sign Stankovic.

However, the deal contains a buyback clause, with Inter able to resign the midfielder for around €25 million.

On reports of the buyback clause with Inter, he added: “I don’t know about that; you’d have to ask them. That clause wasn’t necessary for me. I just wanted to move to Brugge.”

The Brugge midfielder is the son of former Lazio and Inter legend Dejan Stankovic, and of his three footballing sons, Aleksandar looks most destined for success.

Stankovic also credits his father for instilling discipline and humility, emphasizing the importance of effort and hunger to succeed.

“No one is going to give you anything,” he said. “That’s why I stay humble and don’t behave like a star.”