Ilic saga drags on: Torino’s €16m gamble yet to pay off as Lazio circle

The Ivan Ilic story continues to frustrate Torino. The Serbian midfielder, as soon as a prized signing, has but to ship the extent of efficiency anticipated after such a major funding.

Signed for over €16 million, one of the costly offers of the Urbano Cairo period, Ilic was introduced in on the particular request of Ivan Juric, who had already labored with him at Verona.

The transfer turned everlasting in the summertime of 2023, however since then he has struggled to indicate his high quality with any consistency.

Torino near Ilic departure after gamble fails to repay

Torino even got here near promoting him twice: most notably to Spartak Moscow, with an settlement in place that might have allowed the membership to get better their preliminary outlay with revenue. Each offers, nevertheless, in the end fell by way of.

This season has introduced little enchancment. Ilic’s kind stays underwhelming, and he’s not thought of untouchable, although Torino would solely think about a sale for a considerable provide.

Lazio have proven curiosity as soon as once more, with Maurizio Sarri nonetheless a long-time admirer of the midfielder, however no negotiations are at present energetic.

To make issues worse, Ilic has now picked up an damage whereas on worldwide responsibility with Serbia, including one other impediment to an already disappointing spell in Turin.

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