Stankovic Rejects Premier League Suitors to Prioritize Inter Milan Return

Midfielder Aleksandar StankovicPlayer·Aleksandar Stankovic, son of Inter Milan legend Dejan Stankovic, has reportedly rejected offers from Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League clubs Tottenham HotspurTeam·Tottenham Hotspur and BrentfordTeam·Brentford, choosing instead to prioritize a return to Inter Milan. The decision highlights Stankovic's strong desire to establish himself at the Italian giants, where he previously developed through the youth ranks.

According to Sky Sport Italia, Stankovic received proposals from both Tottenham HotspurTeam·Tottenham Hotspur, then managed by Roberto De Zerbi, and BrentfordTeam·Brentford. However, the young midfielder "had no intention of even listening to their plans," with his "absolute priority" stated as Inter Milan and a commitment to "fighting for his place in the team." This resolve is further influenced by his reported keenness to play under Cristian ChivuCoach·Cristian Chivu, with whom he previously collaborated during his time in Inter's Primavera team.

Inter Milan has already activated a buy-back clause, reported to be worth €23 million, to re-sign Aleksandar StankovicPlayer·Aleksandar Stankovic from Club BruggeTeam·Club Brugge. Stankovic spent the entire 2025/26 season on loan with the Belgian club, where he enjoyed an outstanding campaign. He contributed significantly to Club BruggeTeam·Club Brugge's league title victory, scoring nine goals and providing five assists across 55 competitive appearances.

Despite Inter's activation of the buy-back clause and Stankovic's personal preference, his long-term future at the San Siro is not entirely guaranteed. Reports in early June 2026 suggested that Inter Milan remains open to receiving offers for the midfielder, with figures around €40 million being considered from clubs in the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League and BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga. However, Stankovic's personal stance remains firmly focused on securing a role within the Inter squad.

The 2025/26 season proved highly successful for Inter Milan, who secured the Serie ACompetition·Serie A championship and also lifted the Coppa ItaliaCompetition·Coppa Italia. The Nerazzurri further demonstrated their European pedigree by reaching the knockout phase play-offs in the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League. In contrast, the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League clubs Stankovic reportedly rejected experienced differing fortunes. Tottenham HotspurTeam·Tottenham Hotspur finished the 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League season in 18th place, while BrentfordTeam·Brentford concluded their campaign in 9th position with a record of 14 wins, 11 draws, and 13 losses. BrentfordTeam·Brentford's head coach, Thomas Frank, departed before the season, with Keith Andrews appointed as his replacement.