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Several players who left Serie A and Europe to move to Saudi Arabia are nearing the end of their original contracts and itching to head back.

A Few Familiar Faces Contemplate Leaving Saudi Arabia

October 22, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Several players who left Serie A and Europe to move to Saudi Arabia are nearing the end of their original contracts. A few of them are itching to head back. The exodus could start in January already. Frank Kessié, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Karim Benzema, and Kalidou Koulibaly could be available.

Fenerbahce have laid eyes on Mario Pasalic in their lengthy search for a midfielder. Turkish clubs have four more days to conclude transfer market deals.

Croatia Preparing Several Changes for Pivotal Italy Game

June 23, 2024 Marko Vrakela Croatia, Euro 2024, Italy, Serie A, Transfer Market

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic prepares drastic formation changes for the upcoming 'do or die' Euro 2024 encounter against Italy. As two points separate the teams ahead of Monday's kick-off, the math's simple for the 2022 World Cup bronze medalists.

Alexis Sanchez wouldn’t mind continuing his Inter return past this season, but Inter will wait to make the call on his future.

Inter Star Could Reunite With Marcelo Brozovic in Saudi Arabia

December 24, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

After brokering Marcelo Brozovic's switch to Al-Ittihad last summer, Inter could meet the Saudi Pro League giants at the negotiating table again in January. As per FCInterNews, new Al-Ittihad boss Marcelo Gallardo has requested the signing of veteran forward Alexis Sanchez.

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.

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.

Hakan Calhanoglu was once again instrumental to his team’s success in Tuesday’s Champions League clash against RB Salzburg. He confirmed two trends.

Inter Standout Midfield to Rebuff Potential Saudi Arabia Approach

August 20, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu could reportedly join a small group of European stars to stay immune to the charms of Saudi Arabia's petrodollars. Today's print edition of Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInter1908, claims the ex-Milan playmaker has no interest in swapping Europe for the Middle East.

Sassuolo are living yet another positive Serie A campaign this season and, among their players, Domenico Berardi has captured many clubs' attention.

Berardi the Latest Serie A Star Linked to Play Alongside CR7

July 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

From Marcelo Brozovic to Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, two have already made the move, and a third is potentially on the horizon in the form of Sassuolo star Domenico Berardi.

Davide Frattesi might not be the only addition to the Inter midfield, as the club is interested in Roberto Pereyra as well.

Inter Planning Talks With Ex-Udinese Star

July 9, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are on the hunt for several midfield reinforcements this summer to replace the likes of Marcelo Brozovic and Roberto Gagliardini. According to Tuttosport (via FCInterNews), former Udinese captain Roberto Pereyra has emerged as one of the most appreciated profiles by the Nerazzurri leadership.

Marcelo Brozovic has joined Al-Nassr. The Saudi team officialized his arrival through a tweet, ending a lengthy transfer saga.

Al-Nassr Announces Signing of Inter Stalwart Brozovic

July 3, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Marcelo Brozovic has joined Al-Nassr. The Saudi team officialized his arrival through a tweet, ending a lengthy saga. Ultimately, the deal went through for an €18M fee. Instead, the midfielder will earn €100M over the span of the next three seasons. The operation seemed on the verge of collapsing last week.

Inter continue to lead the race for Davide Frattesi, but Milan are trying to close the gap. The Sassuolo midfielder alluded to his preference.

Inter Ready to Reinvest Every Penny from Marcelo Brozovic Sale

July 2, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Sassuolo, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are ready to put the entire transfer fee earned from Marcelo Brozovic's imminent sale to Al-Nassr back into the market. As per La Repubblica, via FCInterNews, the Italians want to reinvest the money in a deal to bring sought-after Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattesi to Giuseppe Meazza.

Inter and Al Nassr have reached agreement on a €23M fee for Marcelo Brozovic, but the player is buying time and upped his demands to move to Saudi Arabia.

Inter Stalwart In Paris to Finalize Saudi Arabia Move

July 2, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A, Transfer Market

Marcelo Brozovic was sighted in Paris, engaging in negotiations with Al-Nassr directors ahead of his inevitable Inter exit. Alfredo Pedulla reports a definite agreement is on the horizon as the Croatia international prepares to leave Europe for the Middle East.

Marcelo Brozovic and Stefan De Vrij both bowed out of the Liverpool game due to calf problems, but neither injury is too concerning.

Inter Furious at Al-Nassr Transfer Fee Backtrack for Brozovic

June 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Brozovic had already accepted Al-Nassr’s offer earlier in the week, but the Saudi club have not been able to strike a cordial deal with the Nerazzurri when it comes to the transfer tag.

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