Torino pursue Kristjan Asllani as Inter Milan open to sale
The Albanian midfielder is out of Inter Milan’s plans, with Torino keen to hand him to coach Marco Baroni
The Albanian midfielder is out of Inter Milan’s plans, with Torino keen to hand him to coach Marco Baroni
In recent hours, strong interest from Torino has emerged for Kristjan Asllani: the Albanian no longer features in Inter Milan’s plans and is set to leave, with the Granata eager to offer him to Marco Baroni. According to Tuttosport via Fcinter1908, the deal can be done:
The midfielder is on his way out of the Nerazzurri, with a high price tag (valued at around 18 million euros [£15.1 million]), but the move is still feasible.
In terms of attributes, Asllani would be the perfect reinforcement for Torino’s midfield and could fit both the 4-2-3-1 and the 4-3-3 formations—systems Baroni is considering using either regularly or alternated with one featuring three attacking midfielders behind the striker.
In the 4-3-3, the Albanian playmaker would naturally sit in the centre, flanked by two mezzali; in the 4-2-3-1, he could partner either Cesare Casadei or Tino Anjorin, who are currently considered starters.
Loan-with-buy option could unlock Asllani move to Torino
As mentioned, Inter Milan value Asllani at 18 million euros (£15.1 million), but the deal could still be affordable for Torino’s finances.
How? One solution could mirror the arrangement Inter Milan used to send Sebastiano Esposito to Cagliari: the striker moved to Sardinia on a free loan with an obligation to buy for 4 million euros (£3.36 million), but with Inter Milan securing 40% of any future resale.
Torino will look to build a similar deal—buying the player for a reduced fee while leaving a high resale percentage to Inter Milan. This could suit Inter Milan too, considering Asllani is not in Cristian Chivu’s plans (his starting role in yesterday’s friendly against Monza should not mislead) and faces heavy competition in midfield.
Talks between the clubs will continue in the coming hours, as the agreement is far from finalised and, crucially, the directors must still agree on the financial details.