- Akanji signs for อินเตอร์ on a €2m loan
- Obligation triggers if the Nerazzurri win กัลโช่ เซเรีย อา
- Swiss international replaces มาร์เซย์-bound Pavard
Inter sealed a deadline-day move for Akanji, signing the Switzerland international on loan from City for a €2 million fee. The €15m (£13m/$16m) obligation to buy will be triggered if the Nerazzurri win the 2025-26 Serie A title and if the defender features in at least 50 per cent of their matches, according to Sky Sport. A former เอซี มิลาน target, Akanji chose Inter largely because of their แชมเปี้ยนส์ลีก participation and title ambitions.
The deal reflects Inter’s intent to strengthen their defence after losing Pavard, who is heading to Marseille. For City, the move frees up space in a well-stocked backline while allowing the 30-year-old to gain regular minutes before the 2026 ฟุตบอลโลก. Inter’s rivals will also note the Nerazzurri’s ability to land a player wanted by Milan, underlining their transfer power.
At City, Akanji won two พรีเมียร์ลีก titles, the Champions League, UEFA ซูเปอร์คัพ and FA Cup but faced inconsistency and injuries last term. He now gets a fresh start in Serie A, where the Nerazzurri view him as an ideal replacement for Pavard.
The ex-โบรุสเซีย ดอร์ทมุนด์ star is expected to slot straight into Cristian Chivu’s defensive rotation. Should the Serie A side mount a successful Scudetto challenge with Akanji as a regular starter, the obligation clause will activate, making the Swiss defender a permanent signing. For City, how Akanji performs in อิตาลี will also shape Pep Guardiola’s defensive rebuild, especially with Vitor Reis due back next summer.
