Overview
- After Inter’s 2-1 win at Verona, Manuel Akanji said the club will decide his future, adding that he is happy and focused on performing.
- The Manchester City defender joined Inter on a loan that includes an option to buy, with conditions that could turn the move permanent.
- Football Italia reports Inter are considering triggering the option this season as the Swiss international has become Cristian Chivu’s most-used centre-back.
- Football Insider reports there is an obligation to buy for about £13 million if he plays 50% of fixtures, and cites Fabrizio Romano saying Akanji hopes for a permanent deal.
- Veterans Francesco Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij and Matteo Darmian are reportedly expected to leave when their contracts expire next summer, creating space in defence.