Akanji drops switch trace as Inter think about choice for Manchester Metropolis loanee

Manuel Akanji has stayed coy on his future, telling the press “We’ll see what occurs” after the Nerazzurri’s 2-1 win at Verona on Sunday, however confirmed that the membership “appear glad” with him as Inter think about whether or not or to not train their option-to-buy this season.

, in a mortgage transfer from Premier League giants Manchester Metropolis. He has settled in nicely on the Nerazzurri and is Cristian Chivu’s most used centre-back thus far this season.

CAGLIARI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 27: Lautaro Martinez of Inter celebrates scoring the opening purpose with a teammate through the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Sant’Elia on September 27, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photograph by Enrico Locci/Getty Photos)

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The transfer turns into everlasting upon sure situations however Inter even have an choice to purchase the defender.

Akanji coy on future however hints he’s glad at Inter

Talking after the Verona win, , Akanji mentioned “We’ll see what occurs on the finish of the season. I’m making an attempt to do my finest on the pitch, and in the long run we’ll see if Inter resolve to maintain me or not: the choice is as much as them. They appear glad, however we’ll see what occurs. For now, there’s nothing.”

The Swiss worldwide additionally mentioned adapting to life in Serie A.

MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 21: Manuel Akanji of Internazionale seems on as he warms up previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)

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“The league is as aggressive as I anticipated. I’m making an attempt to do my finest inside my skills to assist the crew. I just like the membership, the coach, the employees – I’m very glad right here.”

It appears doubtless that Akanji’s keep in Lombardy will change into a everlasting one. Skilled defenders Francesco Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij and Matteo Darmian are reportedly set to go away the membership subsequent summer time when their contracts expire.

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