Inter and Milan outline summer preseason matches and player returns

Inter manager Simone Chivu will have only Manuel Akanji back by early August, while Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram are expected after 10 August. The limited time will challenge preparations ahead of Inter’s season opener against Monza.

Sky Sport has announced the full schedule of summer friendlies featuring Italy’s top clubs. Inter will face Basel on 18 July and Karlsruhe on 26 July, followed by a match against Manchester City on 1 August in Hong Kong. Milan’s fixtures include Celtic on 25 July, a home game against Inter on 5 August in Perth, and contests versus Chelsea (9 August in Jakarta), Manchester United (15 August in Breslavia) and others. Juventus, Napoli and Atalanta’s Conference‑League playoff are also covered. The extensive lineup provides Italian clubs with a blend of domestic and international opposition ahead of the new season.