Tajon Buchanan will become the first Canadian to play in Serie A after his transfer from Brugge to Italian leader Inter Milan was announced.
After joining Inter Milan, Buchanan said: “I’m really proud to be the first Canadian in the Italian league. It’s a big achievement.”
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the transfer fee for the 24-year-old footballer was 7 million euros ($7.7 million) but could increase to 10 million euros ($11 million) with bonuses.
Having signed a contract till 2027-28, Buchanan will earn about 1.5 million Euros ($1.6 million) every season.
Buchanan has played for Canada 35 times and started all three group games at the 2022 World Cup. He made 12 league appearances for Brugge this season, scoring two goals.
With Juan Cuadrado’s injury and Denzel Dumfries’ contract coming to an emd, Buchanan offers coach Simone Inzaghi a new option on the right wing. He has played at right back and in midfield as a winger.
While talking about his versatility, Buchanan said: “I’m a versatile player. I can play in a number of (positions) but my aim is just to learn as much as possible, make myself available for the team and adapt to a new style of play.
“I’m a really direct player and I like to go one-on-one with the defender and operate in the half spaces around the opposition penalty area, creating numerical superiority. I can definitely improve in the defensive phase.”
