Leicester City’s pursuit of Italian midfielder Stefano Sensi took an unexpected turn as the deal with Inter Milan fell through. Despite Sensi passing a medical earlier in the day, the two clubs couldn’t agree on the terms of the loan, specifically regarding the loan fee payment.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the initial plan included a £475,000 up-front loan fee and a £1.7 million option to buy if Leicester secured promotion. However, the disagreement over these terms led to the deal’s collapse.
Enzo Maresca’s hopes of securing Sensi’s talent for less than £2.25 million, a potential steal if the Foxes earned promotion, vanished. Sensi, who showcased his quality in the 2022/23 season with Monza, will return to Milan.
While concerns lingered about Sensi’s injury record, Leicester’s depth and reported fees made it seem a risk worth taking. The specifics of which side caused the breakdown remain unclear, leaving fans and pundits questioning Leicester’s stance on securing international experience at a potentially reasonable cost.”