Inter Milan have completed the signing of Swiss defender Manuel Akanji from Manchester City. The move is structured as a season-long loan with a €2 million fee. Inter also secured a €15 million purchase option.
The buy option becomes mandatory if two conditions are met: Akanji must play in at least 50% of Inter Milan’s matches, and the club must win the Serie A this season.
Akanji arrives as a replacement for outgoing defender Benjamin Pavard, who is heading to Marseille on loan. This one-in, one-out approach reflects Inter Milan’s strategic deadline-day planning.
The 30-year-old brings a wealth of experience. At Manchester City, he won Premier League and Champions League titles and earned 71 caps for Switzerland. The club view him as a dependable and versatile addition to their back line.
This transfer gives Inter an immediate defensive boost while maintaining flexibility. The structured loan-to-buy deal fits modern financial approaches. Fans will expect Akanji to settle quickly and help Inter challenge on both domestic and European fronts.
Inter Milan now complete one of their key deadline-day moves—combining prudence with ambition in their move for Akanji.
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