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Inter Pipped Atletico Madrid at the Post for Lautaro

February 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, La Liga, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lautaro Martinez will lead the charge for Inter as they host Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night, but he could have been on the other side of the fence if it wasn’t for a late U-turn in 2018. El Toro was extremely close to joining the Rojiblancos.

Inter have commenced searching for a new option on the wings, as Juan Cuadrado will soon have surgery to address a lingering Achilles injury.

Inter Start Shortlisting Possible Cuadrado Replacements

December 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Ligue 1, Lille, Monza, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have commenced searching for a new option on the wings, as Juan Cuadrado will soon have surgery to address a lingering Achilles injury. Director Ausilio confirmed: “The whole technical area will begin thinking about something because we haven’t yet. We'll evaluate whom to sign."

Lautaro Martinez delivered again in the Derby d’Italia, scoring his 13th Serie A goal of the season. He’s running away in the capocannoniere chart.

Inter Closing In on Three Major Contract Extensions

December 16, 2023 Marko Vrakela Inter, Serie A

Inter have made progress in tying three of their significant first-team stars down to new contracts, says Piero Ausilio. In a recent interview, the Nerazzurri chief confirmed Federico Dimarco, Lautaro Martinez, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are close to penning new deals at Giuseppe Meazza.

Inter have been trying to come to terms with Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and they are making progress in the conversations with his agent Rafaela Pimenta.

Inter in Homestretch of Negotiation with Mkhitaryan

December 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter have been trying to come to terms with Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and they are making progress in the conversations with his agent Rafaela Pimenta. The contract of the Armenian midfielder runs out at the end of the season. There’ll be a new in-person meeting soon.

Piero Ausilio strongly backed coach Simeone Inzaghi, denying the boss had ever been in hot waters despite some rumors last season.

Inter Were Never Close to Axing Inzaghi, Says Director

November 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Other than dishing on Romelu Lukaku and some transfer market moves, Piero Ausilio strongly backed coach Simeone Inzaghi, denying that he had ever been in hot waters despite some rumors of such ilk last season: “He’s brilliant, humble, and lazy. He’s one of the funniest people in football."

Inter director Piero Ausilio put a bow on the whole Romelu Lukaku affair and revisited some other transfer market deals in an interview.

Inter Exec Ausilio Criticizes Lukaku for His Behavior

November 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter director Piero Ausilio put a bow on the whole Romelu Lukaku affair and revisited some other deals in an interview: “I just want to say that there must be education and respect. Things were moving along, but those elements went missing at some point."

Lecce directors bet on an unknown prodigy from Serbia & Montenegro earlier in the transfer window and their decision has so far been paying dividends.

Inter Director Scouted Prodigal Lecce Striker Back in September

October 13, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Lecce, Serie A, Transfer Market

Lecce directors Pantaleo Corvino and Stefano Trinchera bet on an unknown prodigy from Serbia & Montenegro earlier in the transfer window and their decision has so far been paying dividends. One of the main reasons why the newly-promoted Salentini have been excelling so far is because of center-forward Nikola Krstović.

Inter director Piero Ausilio replied to some questions about local players while attending an event organized by the Albanian Football Federation.

Inter Director Denies Any Interest in Chelsea Striker

October 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Inter director Piero Ausilio replied to some questions about local players while attending an event organized by the Albanian Football Federation. He dismissed any potential link to Armando Broja: "We’re happy with our current strikers. I know him, and I’m aware he’s recovering from a serious injury."

Ternana's Niccolò Corrado, who is an Inter academy product, has emerged on the radars of several top-flight Italian clubs, including Torino and Genoa.

From Palermo to Genoa, Inter Prodigy Finds Himself in Demand

August 17, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Genoa, Italian Football, Palermo, Salernitana, Sassuolo, Serie A, Ternana, Transfer Market

Ternana fullback Niccolò Corrado, who is a product of Inter’s Primavera system, has emerged on the radars of several top-flight Italian clubs. Having joined the Rossoverdi last summer, Corrado shone bright in 2022/23, registering 37 uninterrupted appearances for the club. He is now wanted by a plethora of clubs.

Inter Exec Ausilio Talks Frattesi, Lukaku, and Onana

July 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Sporting director Piero Ausilio expounded on some subjects after participating in an event about sports and music in Milan, starting with Davide Frattesi and hinting at one further signing in the role. He also commented about their chase of Romelu Lukaku and Manchester United target André Onana.

Koulibaly, Lukaku and Onana at the Heart of Inter-Chelsea Talks

June 15, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio is expected to fly ou to London this week to strike talks with the Boehly-led Chelsea management, with Koulibaly and Lukaku at the forefront of negotiations. On the other hand, Chelsea will look to include Andre Onana as a makeweight from the Nerazzurri.

The competition in strong for Retegui, who wishes to be closer to his homeland, but with the glaring eye of several clubs including Milan, Napoli and Lazio.

Inter Inch Closer to Luring Budding Italy Star Retegui

May 16, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Transfer Market

Inter are making headway in the race for budding Italian striker Mateo Retegui. The Argentine-Italian has long been a major target for the Nerazzurri, especially since making his international debut in successive UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against England and Malta, where he scored two goals in as many appearances.

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