After making a €31m move from Inter to Real Madrid in 2015, Mateo Kovacic has found his playing time limited at the Santiago Bernabeu and may now seek a return to Italy with several clubs interested.
The technically gifted midfielder has found that recurring injuries have stifled his progress and chances of cementing his place in the starting lineup amid fierce competition for Zinedine Zidane's side.
A move away to reinvigorate his career may be the challenge that Kovacic needs, with several sides interested in the 23-year-old according to reports.
As reported by Calciomercato, Kovacic's situation has alerted several clubs about a possible transfer back to Serie A.