Inter intend to confirm their entire defense and isn’t plotting any expensive reinforcement at the position. They’d rather splurge on the other end. If there’s an opportunity to increase their depth for cheap, they’ll seize it, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.
The club and Simone Inzaghi have decided to postpone an investment in the role to 2025. That’s when the contracts of Francesco Acerbi and Stefan De Vrij are up. It’s possible that at least one of the two will extend it eventually.
The Nerazzurri breathed a sigh of relief when the former was found not guilty of racially insulting Juan Jesus. Since they are active in the fight against all discrimination, his permanence would have been improbable with a different outcome. The Dutchman has had a bounce-back campaign.
Inter will monitor the market to identify a cost-effective addition to their defense, but it’s not so certain it’ll happen. Mario Hermoso will most likely leave Atletico Madrid on a free. However, he demands high wages, and they might not be able to guarantee enough minutes. Boca Juniors’ Nicolas Valentini is a more affordable target.
Instead, the Nerazzurri will make an attempt to acquire Bento and have him as Yann Sommer’s backup for a year.
Our Take on the Inter Defense
The short-blanket syndrome is manifest, as, if they spend up front and on goal, they won’t be able to do it here. They are in excellent shape, though. A Yann Aurel Bisseck-like signing would suffice.
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