Budimir attracts Serie A interest, two clubs considering his signing

Croatian forward Ante Budimir is reportedly on the radar of two Serie A clubs, with Italian insider Nicolo Schira reporting that clubs are inquiring about the striker. While the specific teams have not yet been revealed, the interest highlights Budimir's consistent performance in Spain.

Budimir, 35, has enjoyed another successful season with Osasuna, netting 17 goals in the recent La Liga campaign. This tally placed him among the league's top scorers, just behind Kylian Mbappé and Vedat Muriqi. Over his tenure at Osasuna since November 2020, Budimir has become a key figure, accumulating 219 appearances, 90 goals, and nine assists. He holds the distinction of being Osasuna's all-time leading scorer in La Liga and their most effective foreign player.

Despite transfer speculation, Budimir has reportedly shown no intention of leaving Osasuna, having previously rejected lucrative offers. He remains a star player for the Pamplona-based club. A return to Italy would mean Budimir re-entering a familiar environment, having previously played in Serie A for Crotone and Sampdoria.

His time at Crotone was particularly fruitful, where he scored 27 goals in 83 appearances. He also represented Sampdoria in 14 matches, scoring once. Budimir is also an important player for the Croatian national team, with 41 caps and seven goals, including a match-winner in the World Cup. With his contract at Osasuna set to expire at the end of the current season, his market value, estimated at €2.8 million by Transfermarkt, could increase interest from Italian clubs seeking a free agent.