Inter will keep tabs on Jaka Bijol throughout the season as they will most likely have to address the defense next summer. Francesco Acerbi and Stefan De Vrij’s contracts both expire in 2025, and they aren’t getting any younger.
According to Corriere dello Sport, directors Piero Ausilio and Dario Baccin are long-time admirers of the Udinese stalwart. Despite some chatter, he stayed put in Friuli last summer, while the Bianconeri sold Nehuen Perez to Porto on deadline day.
Inter would have to empty their coffers to onboard Bijol. His valuation is already close to €20M. It could increase if he has another solid season. The Nerazzurri have refrained from spending in the recent window, adding just Piotr Zielinski and Mehdi Taremi on a free and Tomas Palacios for €6.5M.
The 25-year-old arrived in Serie A from CSKA Moscow for a €4M fee in 2022. He starred also for Rudar Velenje and Hannover 96 earlier in this career. He has accumulated 62 appearances in Italy, scoring 3 goals. The center-back has 53 caps with Slovenia and stood out in Euro 2024.
Our Take on Inter and Bijol
They should definitely bring in some fresh blood in the back. They’ll likely keep one of the two veterans while the newcomer settles in and tries to prove he belongs at this level. He’s pretty much the best Serie A has to offer at the position out of the minnows. Udinese are willing sellers provided the suitors come close to their price tags.
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