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Report – Veteran Defender Keen To Stay At Inter Milan Amid Premier League Interest
Francesco Acerbi has no intention of leaving Inter Milan a year before the expiry of his contract at Stadio San Siro. Per FCInterNews, the veteran defender is not interested in leaving Serie A despite drawing inquiries from the Premier League. Advertisement Francesco Acerbi has entered the final year of his contract at Inter Milan. Despite his impressive form in 2024/25, the club won't offer him a new deal, considering he's already 37. Meanwhile, Simone Inzaghi has decided against taking his ex-Nerazzurri pupil to Al-Hilal. Francesco Acerbi Eager to Stay at Inter Milan SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Francesco Acerbi #15 of FC Internazionale Milano walks on the field prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) Although Inter won't extend Acerbi's contract, they will likely stick with the former Lazio star for another season. Indeed, the club will not pay €500,000 to terminate his deal this summer. Meanwhile, the player is perfectly fine with staying at San Siro for another year. After Inzaghi's decision not to sign him at Al-Hilal, Acerbi has no interest in leaving his homeland. Furthermore, despite drawing attention from the Premier League, it wouldn't be a switch to a top club.
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4 days ago
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Inter Milan Still Targeting Parma Teenage Despite Italy Veteran Staying At The Club
Inter Milan Still Targeting Parma Teenage Despite Italy Veteran Staying At The Club Inter Milan are reportedly still targeting Parma defender Giovanni Leoni despite Francesco Acerbi staying at the club this summer. This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInter1908. It is no secret that Inter Milan are keen to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. Advertisement The Nerazzurri had already been trying to sign the young defender from Sampdoria last summer. However, Parma beat them to the punch. The Emilian club paid a fee of around €7 million to sign Leoni. And that already looks to be a fantastic piece of business. If Parma were to sell Leoni this summer, it would be for several times what they paid for him just twelve months ago. Inter Not Giving Up In Giovanni Leoni Chase Despite Acerbi Staying MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio is under pressure by Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Parma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on December 06, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) According to SportMediaset, Giovanni Leoni remains the priority target for Inter this summer. The 19-year-old would not come cheap. Parma will certainly not sell him for a fee of less than €30-40 million. Advertisement However, Inter are not deterred by that valuation. Nor are the Nerazzurri going to change their plans on the basis of Francesco Acerbi staying at the club. Inter will still aim to add Leoni to their squad, Mediaset anticipate.
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4 days ago
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Report – Inter Milan & Italy Veteran Rejects Inzaghi & Al-Hilal
Inter Milan defender Francesco Acerbi has rejected the chance to join Simone Inzaghi at Al-Hilal this summer. This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews. They report that the 37-year-old's priority is to stay at Inter. Advertisement Francesco Acerbi has been an Inter Milan player for the past three years. He joined from Lazio in the summer of 2022. During that period, Acerbi has been a stalwart at the back for Inter. However, there is no getting around the fact that Acerbi is now well into his thirties. He will turn 38 next season. Inter Defender Francesco Acerbi Rejects Chance To Join Inzaghi At Al-Hilal PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Francesco Acerbi #15 of FC Internazionale Milano warms up prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by) Reportedly, Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal are keen to sign Acerbi. The Saudi club have already appointed former Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi. And Inzaghi is keen to have a familiar face join him, in the form of Acerbi. However, according to SportMediaset, the Italian international does not want to drop down to a lower sporting level by making the move to the Saudi top flight. Advertisement Rather, Acerbi is keen to continue playing at a high level. Therefore, the 37-year-old may well prioritize staying at Inter. On the other hand, Inter could terminate Acerbi's contract by paying the defender out a clause of €500,000.
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5 days ago
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Italy Veteran Could Leave Inter Milan This Summer To Make Way For Replacement
Italy Veteran Could Leave Inter Milan This Summer To Make Way For Replacement Francesco Acerbi could leave Inter Milan this summer in order to make way for Parma defender Giovanni Leoni. This according to today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They report that the Nerazzurri would be likelier to offload the 37-year-old than Yann Bisseck. Advertisement Inter Milan are reportedly going all-in to sign Giovanni Leoni this summer. At nineteen years of age, the Parma defender is the player Inter have identified as the future of their backline. If Inter are to sign Leoni, they will need to make room for him in the squad, though. There are already plenty of centre-backs in the team at the moment. Francesco Acerbi Could Leave Inter To Make Room For Leoni PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale Milano in action during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by) There would be a couple potential candidates to make way for Leoni. One would be for Yann Bisseck to be sold. The German has a market in the Premier League, and Inter would expect to fetch a fee of at least €35 million for his sale. Advertisement Therefore, if Inter were to sell Bisseck, then they would have the profit to invest in a deal for Leoni. However, the Corriere dello Sport report, Inter don't necessarily need to bring in a fee for Bisseck in order to have the cash to make a deal for Leoni. And at 24 years of age, Bisseck is a player Inter believe can be a stalwart of their defense for many years to come. On the other hand, Francesco Acerbi turns 38 next season. He might still be able to be a reliable defender for one or two more seasons – but he can't turn back the clock. Previous Inter coach Simone Inzaghi had absolute faith in Acerbi. He made the former Lazio and Sassuolo defender one of the key first-choice starters for three seasons. Advertisement But new Nerazzurri boss Cristian Chivu looks ready to show just as much faith in Stefan de Vrij as in the Italian international. Furthermore, Chivu already has a strong working relationship with Leoni from Parma. Therefore, offloading Acerbi to make way for Leoni looks to be well in line with Inter's strategy of building around youth for the future.
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6 days ago
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Report – Inter Milan Could Terminate Italy Veteran's Contract By Paying Out Clause
Inter Milan could reportedly terminate the contract of veteran defender Francesco Acerbi by paying out a clause in his deal. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Libero, via FCInter1908. They report that the Nerazzurri are considering paying the Italian international €500,000 to end his deal early. Advertisement Francesco Acerbi has been an Inter Milan player for the past three years. He joined from Lazio in the summer of 2022. During that period, Acerbi has been a stalwart at the back for Inter. However, there is no getting around the fact that Acerbi is now well into his thirties. He will turn 38 next season. Inter Milan Could Pay €500,000 Clause To Terminate Contract Of Francesco Acerbi PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale Milano in action during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by) And according to Libero, Inter Milan are considering cutting Francesco Acerbi loose. The Nerazzurri want to focus on the future and build their project around young players. Therefore, they are ready to try and sign teenage defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma. Advertisement As such, Inter may decide that there is no room for Acerbi. The 37-year-old is under contract with Inter until the end of next June. However, Inter do have the option to terminate the veteran defender's deal. As Libero note, there is a clause in Acerbi's contract. If Inter give the former Lazio and Sassuolo defender a €500,000 payout, then his contract will end.
