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Inter Milan 2026 defence overhaul – pre‑season & transfers

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Inter Milan 2026 defence overhaul – transfer window pre‑season & transfers

Inter Milan’s 2026 summer rebuild under new manager Cristian Chivu continues, with Simone Inzaghi continues to take shape as the squad’s team wraps up its pre‑season camp in Donaueschingen delivering back‑to‑back physical Donaueschingen. Defender Benjamin Pavard has become a regular member of the back line, while right‑back Federico Dimarco has resumed his attacking duties and technical sessions. Chivu works closely with president Beppe Marotta young midfielder Aleksandar Stanković showed promise when deployed centrally. The squad still lacks a reliable right‑winger, and sporting forward Davide Frattesi’s limited impact has prompted the club to explore possible offers. Defensive reinforcement remains a priority. Sporting director Piero Ausilio to shape defensive reinforcements. The club is evaluating several back‑line additions. confirmed ongoing interest in Argentine centre‑back Cristian Romero remains a priority, with (also referenced as Lisandro Romero) as a possible €55‑60 million loan‑with‑option‑to‑buy or outright deal. potential replacement for Denzel Dumfries on the right flank. Inter are also monitoring English right‑back Djed Spence is being pursued, with Inter willing to spend up to €35 million, and Bologna defender Jhon Lucumí is also on the radar. Lucumí, while French full‑back Benjamin Pavard, who returned from a loan at Marseille, is under contract until June 2028 and commands a €5 million yearly salary. Inter has indicated he Pavard will not be loaned out again, leaving again. Funding for the option of retaining him or selling him outright. The overhaul follows the exits of Francesco Acerbi, Matteo Darmian, Milan Škriniar and Stefan De Vrij. Funding is expected to come from the sale of surplus players such as midfielder Davide Frattesi and a prospective €7 million return from the being secured through player sales. A permanent move for Nigerian defensive midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro’s move Akinsanmiro to Monza, while the club balances its wage‑bill. In late July, Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad opened preliminary talks Monza was completed for Pavard. Inter has set €7.5 million, including a minimum asking price of €20 million—above 10 % sell‑on clause for Inter and no buy‑back provision, slightly exceeding the player’s estimated €12 earlier €7 million market value—and will consider offers that meet or exceed that valuation as it finalises estimate. The club continues to balance its wage‑bill while finalising the defensive roster for ahead of the upcoming new season.

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  1. 2026-07-29 23:27 UTC Inter Milan 2026 defence overhaul – pre‑season & transfers
  2. 2026-07-26 09:13 UTC Inter Milan 2026 defence overhaul – transfer window

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