Overview

• The Manchester City defender arrived on deadline day on a one-season loan for a reported €1m with a €15m option that can become an obligation based on appearances or title clauses.
• Fabrizio Romano reports Inter are ready to activate the clause now after the 30-year-old’s immediate impact.
• Other Italian coverage indicates the buyout would be formalized in summer 2026 if the loan conditions convert.
• Akanji has started three Serie A matches and Inter’s Champions League win at Ajax, playing full minutes in four straight outings.
• Inter accelerated the move after Benjamin Pavard’s exit, with Cristian Chivu deploying Akanji on the right of the defense and viewing him as a long-term piece.