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MILAN (AP) — Tajon Buchanan will become the first Canadian to play in Serie A after it was announced he would move from Club Brugge to Italian leader Inter Milan on Friday.
“I’m proud to be the first Canadian in the Italian league,” Buchanan said. “It’s a wonderful accomplishment. “
The 24-year-old Buchanan’s move paid 7 million euros ($7. 7 million) but could reach 10 million euros ($11 million) with bonuses, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Having signed a contract for 2027-2028, Buchanan will earn around 1. 5 million euros ($1. 6 million) per season.
With Juan Cuadrado injured and Denzel Dumfries’ contract still renewed, Buchanan is giving coach Simone Inzaghi a new option on the right wing. He played as a right-back and as a midfielder as a winger.
“I’m an all-rounder. I can play in a number of (positions), but my goal is just to be as informed as possible, be available for the team and adapt to a new style of play,” Buchanan said. Inter website.
Buchanan was part of the Canadian national team at the last World Cup and is part of a strong generation of young players from his country along with Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David.
“I’m a very direct player and I like to face the defender and function in the middle spaces around the opponent’s penalty area, creating numerical superiority,” Buchanan said. “I can definitely do it defensively. “