Manuel Akanji discusses Inter Milan's defensive depth and Champions League goals

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji has expressed his readiness for the upcoming season, emphasizing the club's ambition to compete at a higher level in the Champions League. Akanji noted that the arrival of John Stones, along with the return of Benjamin Pavard, has strengthened the defensive unit and increased healthy competition within the squad.

Akanji shared that he is helping Stones settle into the club, noting a coincidental meeting between their families in Ibiza just before the transfer was confirmed. He described Inter as a place where he feels “at home” and expressed confidence that the team can face any opponent without fear.