Inter Confirms Akanji Buyout

Inter Milan, the newly crowned Italian champions, will make Manuel Akanji's move permanent, confirmed President Giuseppe Marotta. The 30-year-old defender joined the club last summer on loan from Manchester City with a €15 million option to buy.

“When we agreed to the loan, we included a buy option, separate from the Scudetto. We have immense respect for Akanji as a player and as a person, so he will continue to be a part of our squad,” Marotta explained.

The Switzerland international featured in 44 matches for Inter this season, missing only two Serie A fixtures.