Manuel Akanji’s future continues to gather momentum as the defender once again expressed his desire to remain at Inter Milan beyond the current season. The Swiss international has enjoyed a strong spell in Italy, quickly becoming a key figure in Christian Chivu’s setup.
In fact, sources around the club believe Akanji has settled faster than expected, showing leadership and tactical intelligence that fit Inter’s defensive philosophy perfectly.
According to Fabrizio Romano on his official X handle, Akanji made his stance clear regarding a permanent stay at the San Siro. Romano posted:
Manuel Akanji: I hope Inter sign me on a permanent deal, yes. I’m very happy here so… we will see. €15m buy option, available in the deal with Man City with Inter keen on triggering it.
Softfootball earlier reported that Akanji is open to making his switch from Manchester City permanent, with the player impressed by the trust and environment he has found at Inter.
Akanji joined Inter Milan after Galatasaray and AC Milan failed to secure his signature, allowing the Italian giants to move swiftly and bring him into their defensive setup.With Inter pushing for major titles this season, the club’s hierarchy sees Akanji as a long-term assetmaking the permanent deal increasingly likely as negotiations develop in the coming weeks.
And as performances continue to improve, Inter fans are growing increasingly convinced that Akanji could become one of the club’s most reliable defenders for years to come.
