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Former Inter Star Has Hard Time Accepting Harsh Reality

December 17, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A

Former Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana has quickly come to regret forcing the club to sanction his transfer to Manchester United in the summer. From one of the world's most highly-rated stoppers to an Old Trafford scapegoat, the Cameroon international has come a long way 'from hero to zero.'

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished in the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or after leading Napoli to their third Scudetto last season.

Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia Make Ballon d’Or Top Twenty

October 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia finished in the top 20 in the Ballon d’Or after leading Napoli to their third Scudetto last season. The Azzurri duo received more votes than the main Inter star, Lautaro Martinez, who won the World Cup and reached the Champions League final.

Inter closed the last six months of 2023 in the black by €22M thanks to vastly superior income compared to previous seasons.

Inter Board Discloses Sums for the Past Transfer Window

October 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter divulged their balance sheets on Thursday, which confirmed a €85M loss for the past season and revealed the details of their transfer market moves. Since the Nerazzurri completed a pair of signings with the formula of loans with an obligation to buy, they spent €23M and cashed in €40M.

Inter had never started so well defensively during the Simone Inzaghi era. They have regrouped quickly after losing two centerpieces, Onana and Skriniar.

Inter Keeper Yann Sommer Names His Childhood Idols

October 21, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer has named two of his idols he was looking up to while growing up. The 34-year-old joined Nerazzurri in the summer as a short-term replacement for Andre Onana, who left the club to join Manchester United.

Milan Skriniar, André Onana, and Marcelo Brozovic left Inter to join new teams last summer, but they haven’t exactly thrived at their new homes so far.

Former Inter Trio Having Problems at Their New Clubs

October 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Premier League, PSG, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Milan Skriniar, André Onana, and Marcelo Brozovic left Inter to join new teams last summer, but they haven’t exactly thrived at their new homes so far. The first two have come under fire for their recent performances. The goalkeeper has been particularly poor in his early Manchester United days.

Inter are the only ones that formally bowed out of the Super League out of the 12 founding teams thanks to a special release clause.

Inter Finances on the Up-and-Up but Still in the Red

September 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter significantly sliced their losses, but their increased revenue in the past campaign won’t be enough to allow them to break even in the 2022/2023 balance sheet session. The Nerazzurri will officialize to have been in the red for €85M, way down from the previous €140M tally, on Tuesday.

Serie A is well represented in the 30 candidates for the Ballon d’Or, for which Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the frontrunners.

Four Serie A Players Inserted in Ballon d’Or Shortlist

September 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Serie A is well represented in the 30 candidates for the Ballon d’Or, for which Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland are the frontrunners. There’s just one Italian, Nicolò Barella, but a few current and former Inter and Napoli players are among the nominees.

The pursuit of Yann Sommer is turning out to be more challenging than anticipated for Inter. The goalkeeper didn’t play in Tuesday’s friendly.

Inter Lodge Formal Bid for Yann Sommer

July 22, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have no time to play games after Andre Onana completed his heavily anticipated switch to Manchester United earlier this week. Left without a reliable goalkeeper option, the Italians must act swiftly to fill the vacancy and ensure stability between the sticks.

André Onana had some traveling issues and couldn’t fly to England to complete his transfer to Manchester United on Tuesday, but he'll do it soon enough.

Onana on Manchester United Move and Farewell to Inter

July 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

André Onana had some traveling issues and couldn’t fly to England to complete his transfer to Manchester United on Tuesday, but he'll do it soon enough. He’ll depart for a €55M fee including add-ons: "I’m eager to start this new enthralling experience with a coach that I consider a teacher."

It took a few more days than anticipated, but André Onana is indeed headed to Manchester United. The two clubs ironed out all details Sunday night.

Manchester United Seal the Deal for Onana with Inter

July 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

It took a few more days than anticipated, but André Onana is indeed headed to Manchester United. The two clubs ironed out all details Sunday night. A small raise by the buyers did the trick. The Nerazzurri won’t cash in as much as they hoped, €60M, but they’ll get more than €50M.

Inter will likely have to replace Samir Handanovic at the end of the season and have started to track Yann Sommer and Altay Bayindir for the job.

Inter Closing In on Bayern Munich Star

July 15, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter have made a breakthrough in ongoing talks to sign Bayern Munich goalkeeper Yann Sommer as Andre Onana's replacement. According to Fabrizio Romano, the veteran shot-stopper has given the Nerazzurri the green light to strike a deal with the perennial Bundesliga champions.

André Onana is on the verge of leaving Inter to join Manchester United. The English side raised their previous bid, bringing it to €50M plus €5M add-ons.

Inter and Manchester United Closing In on Onana Deal

July 14, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

André Onana is on the verge of transferring to Manchester United. The English side raised their previous bid, bringing it to €50M plus €5M add-ons. It’s a bit below Inter’s €60M request, but the two clubs should ultimately meet in the middle. The agreement could be struck Friday.

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