3 reasons why Tajon Buchanan's potential move to Inter makes sense

After months of interest and negotiations, it seems that Club Brugge forward and Canadian international Tajon Buchanan will be making a move to one of Europe’s top five leagues.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Inter Milan are interested in Tajon Buchanan as he’s one of the players in the list for the summer transfer window. But the agreement with Club Brugge is not completed yet but interest is concrete.

While HLN in Belgium reports that Club Brugge and Inter Milan have verbally agreed a €15-million transfer fee for Tajon Buchanan.

The reasons for Inter’s strong interest in Buchanan are due them expecting to sell Dutch international Denzel Dumfries, one of the top right-wing backs in the world. Manchester United is one of the many top teams showing interest in Dumfries with a €35m-€50m price tag set on the wing back.

Inter sees Buchanan as there new right wing-back if Dumfries is sold. So, with a move to Italy expected for Buchanan, there comes benefits to it.

Fitting into Simone Inzaghi's system

Inzaghi is renowned for his ability to maximize the potential of his players, utilizing a dynamic 3-5-2 formation with attacking wingbacks. His preferred setup involves two central strikers, accompanied by an attacking midfielder who occupies a position just ahead of the midfield duo.

This system is highly adaptable, transforming into a 5-3-2 shape in defense as the wingbacks drop back. In addition, Inzaghi is recognized for his tactical versatility in defensive setups, having successfully employed both high press and mid-block strategies during his tenure at Lazio to regain possession from opponents.

Buchanan would slot right into that wing back role on the right side, his attacking outlook and defensive capabilities would improve dramatically. Working in a defensive minded team would help Buchanan defend will in one v one duels. With strikers like Lautaro Martinez, Joaquin Correa, Edin Dzeko, and potentially Romelu Lukaku ahead of him his crosses will get better and better, and he’ll be racking up the assists.

His skills fit nicely with Inter Milan's style of play under manager Simone Inzaghi. The Italian team is renowned for its rapid transitions and possession-based style of play with a focus on offensive play. With his speed, skill, and capacity for beating defenders, Buchanan is a perfect fit for this style and will probably get many opportunities to show off his abilities on the pitch.

Playing On the Big Stage

Buchanan is poised to take his game to the next level. The calibre of competition Buchanan will face in Serie A is one of the main benefits of his move to Inter. Some of the top players and coaches in the game work in Seria A, which is recognised as one of the toughest and most tactical competitions in the world. Being able to learn from some of the most renowned coaches and player in the sport, Buchanan will get the opportunity to test himself against some of the finest defenders and attackers in the world.

Buchanan will also have to adapt to a winning mindset and an environment where he can flourish due to Inter Milan's recent success, which includes winning the Serie A championship in 2021 and reaching the semi-finals of this seasons Champions League. He will improve his competitive edge by playing with some of the finest players in the world and by becoming a part of a squad that is used to winning and competing for trophies.

Most importantly Buchanan will have the opportunity to advance his career, gain priceless experience, and develop as a player. With his abilities and talent, there is every reason to think that he will have a big influence at his new team and continue to improve over the years to become a player of the highest calibre.

Canadians on the map

Canada has traditionally not been a football powerhouse, but in recent years, there has been a growing interest in the sport, and the national team has made significant progress. Buchanan's move to Inter Milan is a positive development for Canadian football and could help to raise the profile of the sport in the country.

One of the primary benefits of Buchanan's move to Inter Milan is simply combining the previous two points. The Italian Serie A is widely regarded as one of the toughest leagues in Europe, and it is an excellent opportunity for Buchanan to showcase his skills against some of the best players in the world. This will bring him increased exposure and recognition, both within Europe and on the international stage.

Moreover, Buchanan's success at Inter Milan can inspire other Canadian footballers and help to raise the profile of the sport in Canada. His success at a high-profile club like Inter Milan can inspire other young Canadian players to pursue their dreams of playing football professionally and help to create a pipeline of talented players for the national team. This, in turn, can help the national team perform better on the international stage and raise the profile of football in Canada.

In addition, Buchanan's experience at Inter Milan can provide him with valuable insights and skills that he can bring back to the Canadian national team, we’ve seen this already will players like Jonathan David, Cyle Larin, and Alphonso Davies. Playing against top-level competition in Italy can help him improve his game and provide him with new strategies and techniques to bring back to the national team. This, in turn, can help the Canadian national team perform better in international competitions.