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Manuel Akanji would have likely stayed at Inter regardless, but winning the title automatically activated a €15M transfer.

Manchester City Loanee Akanji to Join Inter Permanently

May 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Manuel Akanji would have likely stayed at Inter regardless, but winning the title and the fact that he appeared in half of the matches automatically activated a €15M transfer from Manchester City, as he had joined on an initial loan. The German defender has been a day-one starter.

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.

Manuel Akanji has been a day-one starter despite joining Inter very late and has played full minutes in four consecutive matches.

Inter Plot to Keep Manchester City Loanee Regardless

September 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Manuel Akanji has been a day-one starter despite joining Inter very late and has played full minutes in four consecutive matches, without rotating, unlike his partners in the back. Christian Chivu expedited his integration into the team and liked what he saw.

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.

Serie A is headed for a hectic end of the window, as multiple teams still have a lot to do to complete their squads.

Five Big Needs That the Serie A Giants May Not Address

August 28, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Tactical Trends, Transfer Market

Serie A is headed for a hectic end of the window, as multiple teams still have a lot to do to complete their squads. Here are some of the biggest holes that risk remaining unplugged in the next few days, turning into hurtful season-long problems.

Manchester City have beaten Inter to the signing of Borussia Dortmund outcast Manuel Akanji, the club confirmed via an official statement.

Inter Beaten by Manchester City for Akanji, Sign Acerbi

September 1, 2022 Akhil Fisher Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Manchester City have topped Inter to the signing of Borussia Dortmund outcast Manuel Akanji, the club confirmed via an official statement. The Nerazzurri had long casted an eye upon the Swiss international for a summer transfer, eyeing him mainly ass a direct replacement for PSG target Milan Skriniar.

Borussia Dortmund are entertaining the possibility of letting Manuel Akanji depart but Inter aren’t the favorites to land him.

Premier League Giants Target Inter-Linked Dortmund Star

August 30, 2022 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leicester, Manchester City, Serie A, Transfer Market

Borussia Dortmund are entertaining the possibility of letting Manuel Akanji depart before the end of the window but, despite their long-standing interest, Inter aren’t the favorites to land him. They might not even be in contention considering their difficulties in the transfer market. Leicester City and Manchester City lead the race.

Inter Drop Interest in Manuel Akanji

August 28, 2022 Marko Vrakela Borussia Dortmund, Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Last season's Serie A runners-up Inter have reportedly decided against pursuing a deal for Borussia Dortmund misfit Manuel Akanji. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nerazzurri won't chase the Swiss international in the final days of the summer but could reignite their interest at the end of the season.

Trevoh Chalobah has many fans at Inter, starting with his former teammate Romelu Lukaku, who personally suggested him to the Inter management.

Inter Aiming for Chelsea Talent Before Securing Acerbi

August 23, 2022 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Trevoh Chalobah has many fans at Inter, starting with his former teammate Romelu Lukaku, who personally suggested him to the Inter management. The brass of the Italian club requested him on loan, and they are waiting for an answer from Chelsea. The Nerazzurri are close to Francesco Acerbi but prefer other options.

Inter and Lazio are closing in on an agreement for Francesco Acerbi. However, the Nerazzurri will see it through for other targets before finalizing it.

Inter Fans Protesting Against Rumored Acerbi Addition

August 22, 2022 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Lazio, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter and Lazio are closing in on an agreement for Francesco Acerbi. However, the Nerazzurri will see it through for other targets before finalizing it. In addition, they also have to weather the complaints by the fans, who don’t want the Biancocelesti defender to join due to previous incidents.

Inter Eye Chelsea Academy Graduate Chalobah for Defense

August 20, 2022 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah has emerged as a worthy candidate in the crosshairs of Inter, with the Blues aiming to sign Leicester City center-back Wesley Fofana.

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