Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano expects on-loan star Nikola Vlasic to depart West Ham United in 2023 and join his current club, Torino.
The Serie A side have a £13.1m buy option included in the 25-year-old’s loan agreement and a permanent deal is highly likely as Torino have been impressed with the midfielder’s performances, states Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian side’s manager has publicly shown his approval of Vlasic’s contribution to the club since joining Torino in the summer and has stated: “He’s a very good player, important player – I like him.”
Vlasic has four goals and three assists for Torino in all competitions so far this season, which comes off the back of a season of struggle at West Ham.
Nikola Vlaši? is expected to leave West Ham on a permanent move in 2023. Torino are more than happy as he's doing great on loan, there's €15m buy option clause included in the deal. ??? #WHUFC
"He's a very good player, important player – I like him", Toro manager Juric says. pic.twitter.com/XHsvrEmwfd
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 11, 2022
The Croatian star wasn’t really given a chance at West Ham as David Moyes never believed in the 25-year-old, and it seems like a classic case of wrong timing for both the Hammers and the player.
A permanent move would be beneficial to all at this stage as everyone profits from a deal being done unless Moyes departs West Ham before the end of the season, which could give Vlasic another shot at the London Stadium.