Torino fail to complete Ilic sale to Spartak Moscow for 22m | OneFootball

It is now official that Torino have been unable to complete the sale of midfielder Ivan Ilic to Spartak Moscow, missing out on €22m plus bonuses.

The agreement had practically been reached between the two clubs, with the player also seemingly accepting the personal terms during the January transfer window.

As the Russian market continued for three more weeks, it was believed they had plenty of time to finalise the move.

Ilic left in the lurch by Spartak Moscow

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 18: Ivan Ilic of Torino FC scores his team’s second goal during the Serie A TIM match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 18, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Over the last few days, it has become increasingly obvious that Spartak Moscow had changed their mind and would not be going through with the deal.

That is now official, because the Russian transfer deadline passed and Ilic has not been signed.

Torino had been hoping to pocket the €22m plus bonuses for the sale and are now stuck with a player who was left out of their Serie A squad list.

Ilic had made just 12 Serie A appearances this season, scoring one goal, plus one in the Coppa Italia.