Key Takeaways:
- Reports from Italy have indicated that Inter are assessing Konstantinos Koulierakis as a transfer target for the January window
- The Nerazzurri are preparing for the departures of 37-year-old Francesco Acerbi and 33-year-old Stefan de Vrij, whose contracts are nearing expiry
- Koulierakis featured in 30 out of 33 Bundesliga matches for Wolfsburg last season, following his €11.8m move from PAOK
Succession Planning in Defence
Inter are making preparations to bolster their defensive ranks, with reports from sources close to SportingPedia suggesting that Konstantinos Koulierakis of Wolfsburg has emerged as a leading candidate. The Serie A club’s focus has shifted to reinforcing the back line, as current stalwarts Francesco Acerbi, aged 37, and Stefan de Vrij, who is 33, both approach the end of their contracts and are not currently expected to extend their stays.
🇬🇷 Konstantinos Koulierakis es un nombre que gusta para el futuro de la defensa del Inter.
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— Soy Calcio (@SoyCalcio_) September 9, 2025
Koulierakis: Profile and Bundesliga Impact
The 21-year-old Greek centre-back only joined Wolfsburg last summer, transferring from his boyhood team PAOK for approximately €12m. Since his arrival in the Bundesliga, his market value is believed to have at least doubled. Last season, Koulierakis made 30 appearances from a possible 33 league fixtures, missing only two matches through injury and sitting out one further fixture immediately after his transfer was finalised.
| Player | Current Club | Age | 2024/25 Bundesliga Appearances | Transfer Fee from PAOK (€) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Konstantinos Koulierakis | Wolfsburg | 21 | 30 | 11,800,000 |
Inter’s Timeline and Previous Interest
A January move for Koulierakis is reportedly a possibility, with Inter keen to integrate him into the squad early and allow him valuable time to learn from Acerbi and De Vrij before their anticipated exit at the end of their contracts. It would not be the first time Koulierakis has attracted interest from Serie A. Two years ago, Milan were linked with a potential transfer for the then teenage defender while he was still at PAOK, though a move to San Siro ultimately did not come to fruition.
