Inter Milan signs a contract with a surprise attack! Manchester City s three-time champion Akanji joins on loan, here we go!

Another big deal was born! Inter Milan poached from Manchester City with a defender Akanji, the Swiss international will land at the Meacha Stadium on loan + conditional buyout.

On September 1, well-known transfer reporter Romano used his iconic "Here we go!" to confirm that Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji will join Inter Milan on loan. The deal is 2 million euros with a buyout clause of 15 million euros.

Under the agreement, the buyout clause is only mandatory when certain conditions are met, including: Akanji plays at least 50% of the game and Inter Milan wins the Serie A championship.

01 Transaction key points

Inter Milan will obtain the right to use Akanji for one season with a loan fee of 2 million euros and bear part of the players' salary.

The buyout clause is 15 million euros, and it is initially a selective buyout. It will only be converted to a forced buyout if Inter Milan wins the league championship and Akanji plays at a certain proportion.

30-year-old Akanji's contract with Manchester City was due to expire in the summer of 2027, but now he has chosen a new challenge.

02 Player background and ability

Akanji is a defensive versatile player, capable of serving as a central defender and a right back position.

He joined Manchester City from Dortmund in the summer window of 2022, with a transfer fee of 20 million euros. In the three seasons of playing for Manchester City, Akanji has played 136 times for the team in various competitions, contributing 5 goals and 3 assists, and following the team to win 2 Premier League championships and 1 Champions League championship.

Last season, Akanji played 37 times for Manchester City in various competitions and contributed 1 assist. His current German turnover price is 28 million euros, and Inter Milan is expected to win the player on a much lower than the market price.

03 The story behind the transfer

AC Milan was also interested in Akanji and was even willing to pay a transfer fee of 15 million euros.

However, Akanji is more inclined to stay in the Premier League, and the players themselves hope to participate in the Champions League, while Milan does not have the qualification for the Champions League this season, and Akanji is unable to make a trip to join Milan in the end.

After signing Akanji, Inter Milan is willing to let Paval join Marseille on loan. The two clubs are discussing the annual salary of the French international.

04 Inter Milan has introduced several players this summer, including Luis Enrique, Boni, Sucic and Andy Diouf.

Akanji is the first player to join on loan this summer, which also shows the club's smart operation under financial constraints.

Akanji's joining will significantly enhance Inter Milan's defense depth and flexibility. His multi-position attributes and competition experience are exactly what the young Inzaji team needs.

This deal also reflects the negotiation ability of Inter Milan management - to acquire world-class players with lower risks. The rental + conditional buyout model protects the interests of the club to the greatest extent.

For Manchester City, letting a 30-year-old rotation player is also in line with the team's strategy of renewal. Akanji will bring valuable Champions League experience and defensive hardness to Inter Milan's defense.