Filip Stankovic, the 21-year-old goalkeeper, was undoubtedly one of the standout performers in the recent Inter-Venezia match. The young shot-stopper kept Venezia in the game with crucial saves against Mkhitaryan in the first half and Dumfries, Thuram, and Calhanoglu in the second. His impressive display has not gone unnoticed by Inter’s management, who chose Venezia as the ideal club for Stankovic’s development this summer.
Calciomercato report that Venezia hold a purchase option for Stankovic set at two million euros, which becomes an obligation under certain conditions. Inter have retained a 50% sell-on clause, ensuring they benefit from any future transfer.
After spending two years with Volendam in the Netherlands, where he helped secure promotion to the Eredivisie in 2022, and a positive season with Sampdoria, Stankovic returned to Milan this summer. While not initially in Inter’s first-team plans, the club recognized his potential and opted to send him to Serie A to test his abilities at the highest level following his year in Serie B.
Stankovic arrived at Venezia as backup to Joronen but has established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper since the match against Atalanta on October 20. In four games against Atalanta, Monza, Udinese, and Inter, he has conceded seven goals but made numerous crucial saves.
Inter continue to monitor Stankovic’s progress from afar, aware that a strong season in Serie A could not only lead to Venezia exercising their purchase option (possibly tied to the club avoiding relegation) but also attract interest from other clubs. This situation could potentially turn into a profitable venture for Inter, leveraging both the transfer fee and their sell-on clause.
