This Canadian international is preparing to take flight in Serie A.
It has been reported that Tajon Buchanan, Club Brugge and Canada National Team player, is set to complete a move to Italian giant Inter as one of the first big transfers in the January window.
According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, the Serie A and 2022-23 Champions League runner-up will pay Club Brugge $7 million for the Canadian's transfer, with the deal potentially reaching $10 million with add-ons.
⚫️ Tajon Buchanan to Inter, here we go! Deal in place with Club Brugge on €7m fixed fee plus add-ons.
Personal terms agreed weeks ago and Tajon’s set to travel to Milano tomorrow — medical tests on Thursday.Agreement completed, set to be sealed.@TurkishAirlines ✈️ pic.twitter.com/G7unSCka0h
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 2, 2024
The 2022 World Cup player is expected to complete his medical on Thursday.
The 24-year-old attacker joins Inter after weeks of negotiations, with the Nerazzurri eager to sign a player in light of the continuous losses of Juan Cuadrado and Denzel Dumphries to injuries.
Tajon Buchanan: From NCAA to Serie A
Prior to tearing up the pitches in the UEFA Champions League with Club Brugge, Tajon Buchanan was a ‘Cuse player.
The Ontario-born player, with youth development in the United States, played for Syracuse University between 2017 and 2019.
ICYMI: Tajon Buchanan adds another honor to his list of 2018 accolades!https://t.co/v189fjRavu
— Syracuse Men's Soccer (@CuseMSOC) December 13, 2018
He had a remarkable first couple of years in New York, making 33 appearances, scoring 12 goals and tallying six assists for the Orange, earning him a contract for the next level.
After just his sophomore season, the Canadian forward signed a deal with adidas through the Generational adidas contract and became eligible in Major League Soccer’s draft.
The Canadian was the ninth overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft, signing a contract with the New England Revolution, a club he called home before signing for Belgian Pro League's Club Brugge in 2021.
Buchanan’s transfer to Inter will turn him into the first-ever Canadian to play in Serie A.
