Reading FC striker George Puscas' future is up in the air after play-off defeat on loan with Pisa.
The Nerazzurri lost 3-4 to Monza in the Serie B play-off final to ensure they remain in the second tier of Italian football.
Romanian Puscas, who joined the side on loan in January, had an agreement in his contract whereby the Italian side had an obligation to sign the former Inter Milan striker on a permanent basis had they won promotion.
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There is an option to remain with Pisa in the second tier, for a smaller fee, if they decide to keep him on.
He scored eight goals in his temporary spell, winning Player of the Month after scoring four in six matches.
However, he is under contract in RG2 until 2024 and is one of just nine going into next season.
Yet to play under Paul Ince, it could be that the new permanent manager would like to see what the international can offer.
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He has scored just 20 in 91 appearances since arriving to much fanfare in 2019.
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