Stankovic rejected Tottenham and Brentford to get Inter opportunity | OneFootball

Inter used their buy-back clause for Aleksandar Stankovic and it’s reported he rejected both Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford, determined to make his name at San Siro.

The Nerazzurri might’ve lost out on Marco Palestra to the Premier League with Chelsea offering over €10m more in transfer fee and double the wages, but some of their players are still eager to remain in Serie A.

Stankovic snubs Premier League

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)

According to Sky Sport Italia, Stankovic received proposals from both Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford, but had no intention of even listening to their plans.

The son of club legend Dejan Stankovic and a product of their youth academy, the Serbia international midfielder was a sensation at Club Brugge this season, winning the title with nine goals and five assists in 55 competitive games.

Inter activated their buy-back clause worth €23m, having sold him for €9.5m last summer, but he will not necessarily remain in Cristian Chivu’s squad this term.

There is no shortage of interest from abroad, but so far the 20-year-old is determined to hang on and get his chance with the Serie A and Coppa Italia holders.