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Jorge Mendes convinced Barcelona to bring back Joao Cancelo, while Inter will have to regroup but might not seek an alternative.

Inter Could Stand Pat as Cancelo Picks Barcelona

January 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Jorge Mendes convinced Barcelona to bring back Joao Cancelo, and so the fullback’s wish to return to Catalunya will come to fruition, even though Inter had moved earlier. The Blaugrana will sign him with the same favorable conditions.

Inter have quickly reached an agreement in principle with Al-Hilal for Joao Cancelo, but the defender is waiting to see.

Inter Target Cancelo Biding His Time for Barcelona

January 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter have quickly reached an agreement in principle with Al-Hilal for Joao Cancelo, but the defender is waiting to see whether he could return to another of his former clubs, Barcelona, which have different priorities at the moment.

Despite some rumors, Inter decided not to significantly alter their defense last summer, but they are set to it at the end of the season.

Inter Setting the Stage for a Large Defensive Overhaul

December 11, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market 2 comments

Despite some rumors, Inter decided not to significantly alter their defense last summer, only swapping out Manuel Akanji for Benjamin Pavard late in the window. The brass confirmed the aging Francesco Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij, and Matteo Darmian also to help their young gaffer.

Inter have some leftover money from the summer and could use it in January to accelerate their plan to get younger in the back.

Inter Shortlist Multiple Defenders Ahead of January

November 3, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lazio, Liverpool, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Inter have some leftover money from the summer and could use it in January to accelerate their plan to get younger in the back. Stefan De Vrij, Francesco Acerbi, and Matteo Darmian are likely in their final year at the club.

Inter could tweak and rejuvenate their defense in January and have earmarked Tarik Muharemovic, should Stefan De Vrij force his way out.

Inter Monitoring Several Defenders for the Future

October 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Club Brugge, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter have already decided to buy out Manuel Akanji from Manchester City, but are also setting the stage for further moves in the back. Francesco Acerbi and Stefan De Vrij are both on expiring contracts and could depart. The Nerazzurri will pay €15M for the German center-back.

Inter plan to get younger in the back hasn’t changed, nor have their main targets, Giovanni Leoni and Koni De Winter.

Inter Continue to Pursue Parma and Genoa Defenders

July 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Parma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter bolstered other roles in the early going, but their dated intention of getting younger in the back hasn’t changed, nor have their main targets, Giovanni Leoni and Koni De Winter, whom they have scouted all year long. They are on great terms with Parma and Genoa.

Napoli are sprinting to acquire Sam Beukema, while Inter and Roma are in on Jhon Lucumi. The two situations are intertwined.

Napoli, Inter, and Roma Tussling for Bologna Defenders

June 9, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli are sprinting to acquire Sam Beukema, while Inter and Roma are in on Jhon Lucumi. The two situations are intertwined since Bologna don’t want to lose both their starters in the same summer. The former is flattered by the courtship.

Inter punched their ticket to the Champions League final thanks to the contribution fo Frattesi and Acerbi, who aren't locks to stay.

Inter Duo More Likely to Stay Thanks to UCL Heroics

May 8, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter punched their ticket to the Champions League final thanks to the contribution of two players whose future with the team is far from certain: Davide Frattesi, who’s no stranger to scoring, and Francesco Acerbi.

Inter punched their tickets to the Champions League after an incredible battle with Barcelona over two legs.

Records and Tidbits from Unreal Inter v Barcelona Game

May 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Champions League, Inter Milan, La Liga, Serie A 2024-2025

Inter punched their tickets to the Champions League after an incredible battle with Barcelona over two legs littered with comebacks and counter-punches. The semi-final was the highest-score ever in aggregate on par with Liverpool-Roma in 2017/2018.

Davide Frattesi hasn’t had the prominent role he perhaps hoped for in his first Inter season, but he doesn’t regret the choice he made last summer.

Player Ratings: Inter 4-3 Barcelona – Frattesi Catapults Nerazzurri to Munich

May 7, 2025 Marko Vrakela Barcelona, Champions League, Inter, Inter Milan, International Football, Player Ratings, Serie A

Inter pulled off a phenomenal 4-3 extra-time win over runaway La Liga leaders Barcelona to lock down a place in the Champions League final. Simone Inzaghi's side won one of the most sensational semi-final ties in the competition's history.

Inter have two Bologna defenders on their radar, Sam Beukema and Jhon Lucumi, and after seeing them from up close in the recent clash.

Inter Impressed with Unheralded Bologna Center-Back

April 23, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bologna, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Inter have two Bologna defenders on their radar, Sam Beukema and Jhon Lucumi, and after seeing them from up close in the recent clash between the two sides, the latter has gained a lot of fans in their management and front office.

Inter are cooking up at least one significant defensive addition, but Stefan De Vrij is expected to stay put.

De Vrij Set to Continue at Inter for Another Campaign

April 21, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter are cooking up at least one significant defensive addition, but there won’t be a large overhaul, as agent Federico Pastorello stated that Stefan De Vrij would stay put in the 2025/2026 season in an interview.

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