In a twist of fate on deadline day, Stefano Sensi’s move from Inter Milan to Leicester City was derailed at the last minute, leaving the midfielder to remain underutilized in Simone Inzaghi’s squad.
Sensi, 28, positioned at the lower end of Inzaghi’s preference list, sought a change of scenery to rejuvenate his career. With his contract nearing its conclusion, Inter Milan was keen on cashing in on the midfielder, eyeing a modest profit.
Leicester City had positioned themselves as the prime destination for the Italian midfielder after weeks of speculation. Yet, the discussions extended to the final day of the transfer window without resolution.
Despite eventually reaching an agreement and Sensi successfully completing his medical in England, Leicester City was unable to finalize the deal.
As the deadline loomed, it became clear that the transfer would not materialize in time, with financial regulations playing the spoiler.
Financial Fair Play (FFP) Restrictions Derail Sensi’s Leicester City Move
Reportedly, Leicester’s attempts to navigate through Financial Fair Play (FFP) restrictions proved to be the stumbling block, ultimately causing the deal to fall apart due to time constraints.
Sensi’s brief journey to England ended without success, forcing him to stay at Appiano Gentile until his contract runs out at season’s end.
Inter Milan stood to gain financially from this failed transfer, potentially earning up to 500,000 euros from a loan agreement, with an additional 2.5 million euros on the table if Leicester achieved promotion to the Premier League.