The idea of bringing Aleksandar Stanković back home is no longer just a romantic notion of the son of a football legend reuniting with an “old” mentor, but a concrete possibility that Inter is monitoring. This was also confirmed by Cristian Chivu, who, in a press conference on the eve of Torino-Inter, spoke about the midfielder and confirmed that the club is keeping an eye on him.
The possible return of Stankovic to Milan does not depend solely on technical will, but also on a very precise contractual structure established at the time of his transfer to Bruges.
Inter secured a fixed buy-back clause. Specifically, the Nerazzurri club can bring him back by paying about 23 million euros in the summer of 2026, a figure that would rise to 25 million in 2027. Inter will have to act within a well-defined window, between June 1 and 15, during which they must officially notify Bruges of their intention to exercise the clause.
Until that moment, Bruges is not completely free: in the event of offers from other clubs, they must inform Inter, allowing the Nerazzurri to assess the situation and possibly enter the negotiations.
If Inter decides not to buy him back, there is still significant financial protection. The club would receive 50% of the capital gain on a future sale (calculated with respect to the 9.5 million spent by Bruges). However, this percentage would drop to 12.5% after 2027.
There is also a key element that makes this operation particularly interesting from a financial standpoint. The player would weigh on the Nerazzurri’s accounts for about 13 million euros and not 23, because the difference between the buy-back amount and the sale to Bruges in 2025 is calculated.
Nine goals and five assists in all competitions this season, talent and Nerazzurri DNA make Aleksandar the perfect profile to strengthen Inter’s midfield.
