Key Takeaways:
- Inter has decided to pursue the permanent transfer of Manuel Akanji from Manchester City for 15 million euros
- The Swiss defender has featured in three Serie A matches and one Champions League fixture this season
- Akanji joined Inter on a one-season loan for 1 million euros on the last day of the summer transfer window
Inter’s Plans for Akanji’s Future
Inter have resolved to secure the services of centre-back Manuel Akanji on a permanent basis from Manchester City, following a series of impressive displays by the Swiss international. The Nerazzurri hierarchy has been sufficiently impressed to trigger the €15 million option to buy Akanji, a move they are prepared to make ahead of the pre-agreed obligation.
🚨 JUST IN: #Inter plans to sign Manuel Akanji permanently from Manchester City next summer. A €15M deal has already been planned internally. 🇨🇭
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— Inter Xtra (@Inter_Xtra) September 28, 2025
Loan Details and Purchase Clause
Akanji arrived at Giuseppe Meazza on deadline day of the summer transfer window, joining Inter on a season-long loan from Manchester City for a fee of 1 million euros. The agreement between the clubs includes a €15 million purchase option, which escalates to a mandatory clause if either of two conditions are met: the defender features in at least half of Inter’s fixtures this campaign, or the club secures the Scudetto.
| Loan Fee | Purchase Option | Mandatory Triggers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 million euros | 15 million euros | – Akanji plays in at least 50% of matches – Inter win the Scudetto |
Akanji’s Impact and Background
Since arriving in Milan, the 30-year-old defender has accrued three Serie A appearances and made his Champions League debut as a starter in the triumph over Ajax in Amsterdam. His performances to date have persuaded both the club management and technical staff that he is a key asset who should be retained beyond the current campaign.
Akanji is a product of the Winterthur academy and has previously represented Basel and Borussia Dortmund over the course of his career. He made the move to Manchester City in 2022 for a transfer fee of 20 million euros and marked his 30th birthday this past summer.
