Bologna have launched a €60m bid for Inter midfielder Dejan Stankovic, according to AS. The transfer saga has been ongoing for weeks, with Stankovic’s agent, Nico Paz, playing a key role in negotiations.
Stankovic, 38, has been a key player for Inter in recent years, but the club are reportedly open to selling him. Bologna, meanwhile, are desperate to strengthen their midfield ahead of the new season.
Background
Stankovic’s agent, Nico Paz, has been instrumental in the transfer negotiations. Paz has been in regular contact with Inter’s management, led by CEO Giuseppe Marotta, sporting director Piero Ausilio, and technical director Alessandro Baccin.
The three-hour meeting between Marotta, Ausilio, and Baccin was reportedly focused on planning the club’s transfer strategy for the new season. However, Stankovic’s future was not discussed during the meeting, with a new contract expected to be signed after the match between Bologna and Inter.
Reaction
Inter’s manager, Roberto Mancini, has refused to comment on Stankovic’s future, saying only that the club will make a decision based on the player’s wishes. Bologna’s manager, Sinisa Mihajlovic, has expressed his desire to sign Stankovic, saying that he would be a ‘dream signing’ for the club.
The implications of this transfer are significant, with Bologna’s chances of qualifying for European competition next season potentially boosted by the signing of Stankovic. Inter, meanwhile, will be looking to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season, with several players expected to leave the club.
Up next
Bologna travel to the San Siro to face Inter in a Serie A match on May 28, 2023.
References
- AS
