Tag: Inter Milan

21Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Inter reach Diouf agreement with Lens

Andy Diouf Inter have now reached a full agreement to sign midfielder Andy Diouf from Ligue 1 side Lens, according to reports from multiple outlets on Thursday afternoon. As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter now have everything in place to sign the 22-year-old former Olympian for a fee of €20m plus up to €5m in bonuses. Diouf will put pen to paper on a five year contract in San Siro, which will tie him to the club until the summer of 2030. As Football Italia reported, there was a conference call involving representatives from Inter and Lens earlier on Thursday as the Nerazzurri pushed to complete the deal with their French counterparts. Inter’s deal for Diouf comes after a change in strategy on the transfer market: The Nerazzurri had initially hoped to land a deal for Atalanta’s Ade...

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6Aug By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

SERIE A

Inter Milan reportedly drop Interest In Juventus Winger

Nicolas Gonzalez Inter Milan are reportedly no longer interested in signing Juventus winger Nicolas Gonzalez despite intense transfer rumors. According to Sky Sport via TWM, the Serie A runners-up have prioritized other targets over the former Fiorentina ace. Nico Gonzalez has emerged as a backup option for Inter’s primary pursuit of Atalanta star Ademola Lookman.However, even if Inter’s relentless pressure on La Dea fails to come to fruition, they will not chase the Argentine forward.Indeed, they have other options in mind. Gonzalez has been one of several names on Inter’s radar. Yet, the list is long and only features players from abroad.Chelsea flop Christopher Nkunku could be a realistic target for the Nerazzurri. Indeed, he has no future at Stamford Bridge and could be ...

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4Aug By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Bergomi stresses the importance of Lookman to Inter

Ademola Lookman Inter Milan icon Giuseppe Bergomi has weighed in on how Ademola Lookman would slot into the Nerazzurri lineup, as the club continues to pursue the Nigerian winger in a deal with Atalanta, Bold Sports reports. Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Bergomi praised Lookman’s attacking quality and goal-scoring record but emphasized that integrating him into Inter’s starting XI would require tactical rethinking—especially in midfield. “Thuram on the right, Lautaro up front, and Lookman on the left — you can find a team in that,” Bergomi said. “I don’t dispute Lookman’s value. He’s scored more than 50 goals in three years and is one of the best strikers in Serie A. But finding the balance is crucial.” The former Italy and Inter defender suggested that for a front three of...

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23Jul By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

SERIE A

Juventus is eyeing €75 million Inter Milan star

Marcus Thuram Juventus and Inter Milan share one of the fiercest rivalries in Italian football, and transfers between the two clubs remain rare. Historically, players who have featured for both sides have either moved as free agents or made the switch later in their careers, well past their peak. Juventus continue to hold the title of the most successful club in Italian football, though Inter Milan remain one of the country’s top teams. The Nerazzurri secured league titles in 2021 and 2024, ending Juventus’ dominant nine-year run with their triumph in 2021. Inter Milan currently boast a number of high-quality players, but the departure of manager Simone Inzaghi may force the club into making difficult financial decisions. While they are reluctant to lose key figures, there is now specula...

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16Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lookman emerges as new Inter priority in attack

Ademola Lookman participates in the match between Atalanta BC and FC Internazionale, Serie A, at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Corriere dello Sport reports that Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman has emerged as Inter’s top priority target in attack, but the Nigerian star comes with a €50m price tag.Atalanta star striker Lookman is Inter’s primary target to strengthen their attack, reports Corriere dello Sport. Inter target €50m Atalanta star Lookman The Italian newspaper confirms that Lookman’s price tag is €50m, but Inter will try to lower Atalanta’s demands, given that the spending limit for a new forward is around €35m.Corriere dello Sport confirms that RB Leipzig’s Lois Openda is also on Inter’s agenda, ...

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1Jul By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lautaro Martínez calls out team saying ‘whoever does not want to stay should go’ in Club World Cup

Lautaro Martinez centre-forward of Internazionale and Argentina during the warm-up before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. Fluminense stunned Inter Milan 2-0 in the Club World Cup round of 16, prompting Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martínez to criticize his teammates publicly after the loss. "Whoever wants to stay, stay; whoever does not want to stay should go," Martínez told DAZN after the match. "I have seen a lot of things that I didn´t like. I want to win." The forward´s comments come after an 11 monthlong season where they ended runners-up in both the Champions League and the Serie A. Inter Milan appointed former defender Cristian Chivu as head coach following thei...

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29Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Inter team news: Thuram injury boost, Pio Esposito issue, four return to Europe

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 31: Marcus Thuram centre-forward of Internazionale and France competes for the ball with Joao Neves defensive midfield of PSG and Portugal during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Marcus Thuram has completed a full training session with the Inter squad and is available to face Fluminense, but Francesco Pio Esposito is dealing with a muscle injury, and Hakan Calhanoglu, Piotr Zielinski, Benjamin Pavard, and Yann Bisseck have returned to Europe. Inter are preparing to face Fluminense in the Club World Cup Round of 16. Date and kick-off time for Inter vs Fluminense The match will take place at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, 15:00 (21:00 CET) on Monday...

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14Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Inter ready to listen to offers for Hakan Calhanoglu

Hakan Calhanoglu participates in the Serie A 2024-2025 match between Torino and Inter in Torino, Italy, on May 11, 2025 (Photo by Loris Roselli/NurPhoto via Getty Images). Serie A giants Inter are interested in the possible sale of midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu and there is a real possibility of an exit.La Gazzetta dello Sport have reported that Galatasaray are interested in the Turkey midfielder. No offers have arrived and Inter want a fee that is between €35 million and €40 million for the player.The Nerazzurri already have a plan in place for replace Calhanoglu. The easier choice is to make sure that Kristjan Asllani becomes the replacement and they look inwards. But considering how much the ex-Empoli player has failed, it would make sense to potentially look at Nicolo Barella ...

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5Jun By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Lautaro Martinez: ‘I apologise to Inter fans, but prouder than ever’

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 31: Lautaro Martinez centre-forward of Internazionale and Argentina in action during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Lautaro Martinez has broken his silence on Inter’s humiliating 5-0 Champions League Final defeat. ‘I apologise to you all for not being able to provide the dream we all had. I am prouder than ever to be captain of this team.’ The Nerazzurri went into their second Champions League Final in the space of three years, but while in 2023 it was a narrow 1-0 loss to Manchester City, this was a crushing 5-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain that left no room for doubt. “Dear, dear Interisti...

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5Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

Ligue 1

Como block Inter move for Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas, head coach of Como 1907, watches the Serie A match between US Lecce and Como in Lecce, Italy, on April 19, 2025. (Photo by Gabriele Maricchiolo/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Inter Milan's bid to bring in Cesc Fabregas as a replacement for Simone Inzaghi stalled on Thursday when Como refused them permission to talk with their coach. Inzaghi left on Tuesday following Inter's humiliating 5-0 thrashing by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final. Reports subsequently linked Inter with a move for the former Spain international Fabregas. "We communicated our refusal directly to the president of Inter, who accepted it with the courtesy and clarity expected between clubs who hold a mutual respect," Como said in a statement. "For this reason, we are treating the persistent ru...

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4Jun By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Inter down to three options to replace Inzaghi as head coach

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 31: Simone Inzaghi head coach of Internazionale reacts during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Inter have already opened talks in an attempt to bring Cesc Fabregas to San Siro to replace Simone Inzaghi as head coach, but there are now only two alternative options on the Nerazzurri watchlist after Roberto De Zerbi’s decision to stay on with Marseille. Inter have confirmed that Inzaghi has left his position as head coach via a mutual agreement after a meeting between the club’s senior management on Tuesday. The 49-year-old departs four years to the day after he was originally appointed, and ...

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31May By Silver Emmanuel7 Comments

Champions League

PSG, Inter vie for Champions League title despite financial hurdles

MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 30: (L-R) Nuno Mendes of Paris Saint Germain, Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint Germain during the Training Paris Saint Germain in Munich at the Allianz Arena on May 30, 2025 in Munich Germany. All eyes in the soccer world will be on Munich on Saturday for the Champions League final, pitting Paris Saint-Germain against Inter Milan in the capper to the 2024-25 European club season. Neither team expected be in this position, with Manchester City and Real Madrid the heavy Champions League favorites ahead of the season. PSG (+1600) had the seventh-best odds to win the tournament, while Inter (+2000) was ninth, according to BetMGM. The game features two of the most valuable soccer clubs in the world, and both teams will earn at least $155 million in prize money for makin...

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19May By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

SERIE A

Napoli one win from title as Pedro pegs back Inter

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 18: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale and Boulaye Dia of SS Lazio battle for the ball during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 18, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Pedro wrenched Inter Milan's title hopes out of their own hands as Lazio twice fought back to deny the reigning Serie A champions victory. On a night when leaders Napoli could only draw 0-0 at lowly Parma, the 37-year-old substitute, who had cancelled out Yann Bisseck’s opener in the 72nd minute, repeated the feat with a last-minute penalty after Denzel Dumfries had restored the Champions League finalists’ lead to snatch a 2-2 draw at San Siro. Antonio Conte’s men, who would have claimed the title with victory, remain a point clear and will host Cagliari n...

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5May By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

LALIGA

Lautaro Martinez on verge of Inter comeback in time for Barcelona

Lautaro Martinez centre-forward of Internazionale and Argentina and Frenkie de Jong central midfield of Barcelona and Netherlands compete for the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final First Leg match between FC Barcelona and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on April 30, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Inter captain and starting centre-forward Lautaro Martinez is on the verge of recovering from his recent flexor injury in time to face Barcelona in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night according to Monday’s front page of La Gazzetta dello Sport. Inter and Barca are currently level at 3-3 after goals from Marcus Thuram, Denzel Dumfries, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres...

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3May By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Inter 1-0 Verona: Asllani penalty is just enough

Inter Milan's Albanian midfielder #21 Kristjan Asllani (c) shoots a penalty to score his team's first goal during the Italian Serie A football match between Inter Milan and Hellas Verona FC at the San Siro stadium in Milan on May 3, 2025. (Photo by Piero CRUCIATTI / AFP) (Photo by PIERO CRUCIATTI/AFP via Getty Images) Kristjan Asllani kept his cool to convert an early penalty, as Inter with Barcelona on their minds did just enough to beat Verona and keep the Scudetto race somewhat alive. It has been a strange couple of weeks for the Nerazzurri, who lost three in a row in all competition, falling three points behind new Serie A leaders Napoli, but earned a 3-3 Champions League semi-final draw at Barcelona and were preparing for the second leg on Tuesday. Hakan Calhanoglu and coach ...

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30Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Inter to Consider Keeping Loanee in Their Future Squad

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 18: Aleksandar Stankovic of FC Internazionale U19 warms up before the Championship Primavera 1 match between FC Internazionale U19 and Atalanta U19 at the Konami Youth Development Center on May 18, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images) Inter are pondering altering their deputies in the midfield next summer but might have a readymade reinforcement, as Aleksandar Stankovic has flourished at Luzern and might be ready for a first-team role, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays. The Nerazzurri could put Kristjan Asllani up for sale and take one of the offers for Davide Frattesi. If that were the case, they’ll need more additions on top of Luka Sucic, whom they have already acquired from Dinamo Zagreb. Inter have been impressed by St...

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29Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

Champions League

Yamal stardust could give Barca edge on Inter Milan

Lamine Yamal plays during the match between FC Barcelona and RCD Mallorca, corresponding to week 33 of LaLiga EA Sports, at the Lluis Companys Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, on April 22, 2025. Barcelona last reached the Champions League final a decade ago, with Lionel Messi as their torch-bearer. Now the Catalan giants rely on another generational talent in Lamine Yamal as their 'X-factor' when they host Inter Milan on Wednesday in a semi-final first leg clash. At the peak of his powers Messi scored two brilliant goals in the 2015 semi first leg against Bayern Munich on the way to the treble, and while Yamal, 17, is still honing his finishing, he holds the key to the team's potential success this season. The teenager, left-footed but operating on the right flank with freedom to roam, as ...

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22Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

TRANSFERS

Inter reportedly agree personal terms with Luis Henrique

44 LUIS HENRIQUE (om) during the Ligue 1 McDonald's match between Marseille and Montpellier on April 19, 2025 at Orange Velodrome in Marseille, France. According to reports in France this evening, Inter have agreed personal terms with Olympique Marseille winger Luis Henrique with a contract to June 2030. There had already been multiple suggestions that they were in negotiations with the player, who had a distinct preference for a San Siro switch rather than Bayern Munich. Now Footmercato claim that the Nerazzurri have sealed personal terms for a five-year deal that will run to June 2030. The club still needs to work out payment terms with Olympique Marseille to purchase the player, but had already made a proposal worth €24m plus another €4m in bonuses. Inter hope that they can have Lui...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

SERIE A

Inter struggle again at Bologna as Napoli close in

BOLOGNA, ITALY - APRIL 20: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna FC celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Bologna and FC Internazionale at Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 20, 2025 in Bologna, Italy.  Inter Milan have a history of recent struggles at Bologna and Sunday proved no different. Riccardo Orsolini's stoppage-time bicycle kick lifted Bologna to a 1-0 victory over the Serie A leaders and left the Nerazzurri level with second-placed Napoli with five rounds remaining. The defeat brought back memories of a goalkeeping blunder by Ionut Radu that gifted Bologna a victory three years ago, setting up the title for rivals AC Milan. Inter also lost at Bologna the following season in a rain storm. Inter won at Bologna last season but spent so much energy they ...

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19Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

SERIE A

Inter could be without Thuram against Barcelona

Marcus Thuram plays during the match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale in the Coppa Italia Semi-Finals at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan, Italy, on April 2, 2025. With less than two weeks to go before their highly anticipated UEFA Champions League semifinal first-leg match against FC Barcelona, Inter Milan has been dealt what could prove a significant blow. The Italian giants have confirmed a key player will be sidelined for their next match and could be out for the crucial encounter in Catalonia. Marcus Thuram has a problem in his left thigh and will miss the next match against Bologna in Serie A on Sunday. The club has been tight-lipped about how long they expect the Frenchman to be out. All that is known is that his availability is listed as day-to-day, and that it will dep...

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