Inter Milan Make Transfer Decision Amid Club Brugge Starlet Wanted By Arsenal & Atletico | OneFootball

Inter Milan have decided to bring Aleksandar Stankovic back to the club at the end of the season, this time as part of the first-team project rather than a transitional move.

The Serbia Under-21 midfielder was sold to Club Brugge last summer, but Inter retained a strategic buyback clause that they are now ready to activate, as per L’Interista.

By paying €23 million to the Belgian side, the Nerazzurri will secure the return of the Serbian.

After his development has accelerated significantly over the past year.

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BRUGES, BELGIUM – AUGUST 27: Aleksandar Stankovic of Club Brugge celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the UEFA Champions League Play-offs Round Second Leg match between Club Brugge and Rangers at Jan Breydelstadion on August 27, 2025 in Bruges, Belgium. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)

Stankovic has attracted interest from several top European clubs, including Arsenal and Atletico Madrid.

Indeed, after impressing in both the Belgian Pro League and Champions League.

Inter’s decision ensures they maintain control over one of their most promising academy products in recent years.

Cristian Chivu is expected to gain a highly versatile option.

Stankovic can operate in all three midfield roles.

As a regista in front of the defence or as a mezzala capable of attacking space and contributing in the final third.

His impact this season underlines that potential.

Across domestic competition and Europe, he has scored six goals and provided three assists.

Inter view his return as both a reinforcement for the present and a long-term investment.

Furthermore, adding depth and flexibility to a midfield evolving under Chivu’s guidance.