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The spell of Benjamin Pavard at Olympique Marseille isn’t going as hoped, and Inter might have to handle the matter again in a few months.

Inter Loanee Caught into Chaos at Olympique Marseille

February 11, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Marseille, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

The spell of Benjamin Pavard at Olympique Marseille isn’t going as hoped, and Inter might have to handle the matter again in a few months. The Ligue 1 team is unlikely to keep him by exercising their €15M option to buy. Les Phocéens just parted ways with Roberto De Zerbi.

Inter swapped out Benjamin Pavard for Manuel Akanji on deadline day, but the former’s departure had been in the works for a while.

Inter Seized Chance with Pavard for Akanji Switcheroo

September 2, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Manchester City, Marseille, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter swapped out Benjamin Pavard for Manuel Akanji on deadline day, but the former’s departure had been in the works for a while. The Nerazzurri felt that he was no longer devoted to the cause and wanted to return to France.

As customary, many Serie A teams took it down to the wire to round out their squads and made some big moves on deadline day.

Serie A 2025 Summer Window Deadline Day Recap

September 1, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Como, Cremonese, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester City, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

As customary, many Serie A teams took it down to the wire to round out their squads and made some big moves on deadline day. Napoli announced their last signings, while Juventus, Inter, and Milan completed some deals out of the blue.

Inter Take an Interest in Touted Fenerbahce Defender

August 25, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Fenerbahce, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Rennes, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

After purchasing Andy Diouf in a flash deal, Inter have turned their attention to completing their defense with a similar profile. They have lodged an offer for Yusuf Akcicek, but it has been turned down. The Nerazzurri proposed €16M, but the counterparty wants at least €20M.

Inter need to sell one of their defenders before adding, and Yann Aurel Bisseck is a safer bet to stay put than Benjamin Pavard.

Inter Take a Stand About Two of Their Defenders

August 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Liverpool, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter need to sell one of their defenders before adding at the position, and Yann Aurel Bisseck is currently a safer bet to stay put than Benjamin Pavard, even though the former is more in demand. Galatasaray are after the experienced Frenchman.

Inter have sent a bumper offer to Atalanta for Ademola Lookman and have taken a decision on Denzel Dumfries and Benjamin Pavard.

Inter Raise Lookman Bid, Take a Stand on Two Fixtures

July 30, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter have sent a bumper offer to Atalanta for Ademola Lookman after the respective higher-ups convened during a League meeting, but it’s not yet enough for the counterparty. The prospective buyers have tendered €42M plus €3M bonuses, but La Dea want more.

Lautaro Martinez rushed his rehab and will be available against Barcelona despite being far from 100 percent.

Lautaro Martinez Fit for Barcelona Game, Pavard Out

May 6, 2025 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A

Lautaro Martinez rushed his rehab and will be available against Barcelona. He’s far from 100 percent but, since he avoided a strain and is nursing a less significant thigh issue, he’ll bite the bullet and play through it. Instead, Pavard will be sidelined.

Benjamin Pavard has avoided the worst-case scenarios relative to his knee injury but will have to miss time. The Frenchman dislocated his patella.

Inter Handed Major Fitness Boost Ahead of Barcelona Showdown

May 4, 2025 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A One comment

Benjamin Pavard is on track to return to Inter Milan's starting line-up for Tuesday's Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the 29-year-old has made rapid progress in his recovery and will likely reclaim his spot from Yann Bisseck.

Inter have struggled out of the gate but aren’t panicking about the early results. They believe most of their problems stem from the summer preparation.

Inter Player Ratings vs Bayern Munich: El Toro Leads By Example

April 16, 2025 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Inter had to survive a late drama to overcome Bayern Munich in a heavyweight Champions League quarter-final tie. Simone Inzaghi's side pulled off a nerve-shredding 2-2 draw at the San Siro to reach the semi-finals as 4-3 aggregate winners.

Inter short-circuited in the final minutes of the Supercoppa Italiana final against Milan also because they had an unusual defense and midfield.

Inter Endure Two Further Significant Injury Blows

January 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Inter short-circuited in the final minutes of the Supercoppa Italiana final against Milan not only due to mental lapses but also because they had an unusual defense and midfield after two of their stars, Hakan Calhanoglu and Stefan De Vrij, subbed off early.

Inter have flown to Saudi Arabia without Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard, who have stayed in Milan to recover from their thigh injuries.

Inter Sans Defensive Duo in Supercoppa, Search Continues

December 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Udinese

Inter have flown to Saudi Arabia without Francesco Acerbi and Benjamin Pavard, who have stayed in Milan to recover from their thigh injuries that have cost him multiple matches already. The management is monitoring a few defenders.

Inter Handed Double Personnel Boost Ahead of Parma Encounter

December 5, 2024 Marko Vrakela Inter, Inter Milan, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025

Serie A champions Inter have welcomed Carlos Augusto and Marko Arnautovic back to the squad ahead of Parma's visit on Friday. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, both players will be at Simone Inzaghi's disposal for the upcoming showdown at Giuseppe Meazza.

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