Official: Canada star Buchanan joins Villarreal from Inter on permanent deal | OneFootball

Inter confirm Canada international Tajon Buchanan has completed a permanent move to Villarreal.

Canada defender Buchanan has officially joined Villarreal on a permanent transfer from Inter.

The Nerazzurri have confirmed the defender’s transfer with an official statement on Tuesday.

Official: Buchanan joins Villarreal from Inter

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Tajon Trevor Buchanan of FC Internazionale is challenged by Tommaso Pobega of Bologna FC during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Bologna FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Buchanan, 26, spent the second part of the 2024-25 season on loan at Villarreal and has now joined the La Liga side on a permanent deal.

ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 29: Tajon Buchanan of Canada kicks the ball during the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group A match between Canada and Chile at Inter&Co Stadium on June 29, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images)

Buchanan scored one goal and provided two assists in 13 La Liga games last season.

He has left Inter after scoring one goal in 17 appearances with the Serie A giants, becoming the first Canadian player to win the Scudetto in the 2023-24 campaign, under Simone Inzaghi.

How much Inter earn from Buchanan’s permanent transfer

MONZA, ITALY – JANUARY 13: Tajon Buchanan of FC Internazionale looks on from the substitutes bench prior to kick-off ahead of the Serie A TIM match between AC Monza and FC Internazionale – Serie A TIM at U-Power Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio reported last week that Inter would earn €8.5m from Buchanan’s permanent move to Villarreal plus a 20% sell-on clause.

Buchanan made his senior Canada debut in 2021 and has scored eight goals in 51 international appearances.

He has signed a contract until 2030 with Villarreal.