Serie A 2023–24: Tajon Buchanan Set To Become First Canadian To Play in Italian League After Transfer to Inter Milan

Tajon Buchanan is set to become the first Canadian to play in Serie A after his transfer from Brugge to Italian leader Inter Milan was announced Friday. The transfer fee for the 24-year-old Buchanan was 7 million euros ($7.7 million) but could rise to 10 million euros ($11 million) with bonuses, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport. Having signed a contract through 2027-28, Buchanan will earn about 1.5 million euros ($1.6 million) per season. FA Cup 2023-24: Spectacular Goals Help Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham To Narrow Wins. Brentford Draws With Wolves.

“I'm really proud to be the first Canadian in the Italian league. It's a big achievement.” Buchanan said.

With Juan Cuadrado injured and Denzel Dumfries' contract still not renewed, Buchanan gives coach Simone Inzaghi a new option on the right wing. He has played at both right back and in midfield as a winger.

“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,” Buchanan told Inter's website.

Buchanan played on Canada's team at the last World Cup and is part of a strong generation of young players from his country alongside Alphonso Davies and Jonathan David. La Liga 2023–24: Real Madrid Loses Lucas Vazquez to Injury, FC Barcelona Confirms Joao Cancelo Knee Problem.

“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.” Buchanan said.

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