Udinese Technical Director Delivers Verdict On Nerazzurri Defensive Target: “We Know Inter Like Him” | OneFootball

Udinese technical director Gian Luca Nani admits the club is well aware of Inter Milan’s long-standing interest in Jaka Bijol.

During his latest interview with TV12 via FCInterNews, the Udinese chief executive hailed the Slovenia international’s unquestionable qualities.

Bijol has been on Inter’s wishlist for quite a while now.

Indeed, as the defending Serie A champions prepare to move on from Stefan de Vrij, Bijol has emerged as a candidate to fill the vacancy.

De Vrij’s contract at Giuseppe Meazza expires at the end of the season.

After extending Francesco Acerbi’s deal earlier this season, the Nerazzurri could let the Dutch ace leave the club for free next summer.

Therefore, they’re firmly in the market for a new center-back.

As it seems, Bijol ticks all the boxes for a type of play they’re eager to recruit.

In addition to his well-documented defensive prowess, the 25-year-old is familiar with all Serie A challenges.

Indeed, he joined Udinese from CSKA Moscow in the summer of 2022.

Udinese Technical Director Gian Luca Nani Delivers Verdict on Inter Milan Target Jaka Bijol

Bijol has gone from strength to strength in Italy’s top flight in the past two years.

Despite Udinese’s perennial struggles in the lower reaches, he has been a rare shining light at the Bluenergy Stadium.

Therefore, it’s unsurprising that Inter are keen to lure him to Giuseppe Meazza.

Though the Friulians would ideally keep hold of their defensive stalwart, Nani admits they grasp the magnitude of the task.

“I would have been shocked if a strong player like him wasn’t among Inter’s targets,” the Udinese executive said.

“But that doesn’t mean he will go there.

“He is a very talented player, and we know Inter likes him, but as of today, there hasn’t been any negotiation.

“Bijol himself knows that if he wants to join a big team, he must perform well here.”