Inter Milan are exploring the possibility of signing highly rated German goalkeeper Noah Atubolu from SC Freiburg next summer as they continue planning for the future between the goal posts, Softfootball reports.
The Nerazzurri have identified the 23-year-old as a long-term option, with club officials already holding internal discussions about his potential signature. Atubolu’s rapid rise in the Bundesliga has caught the attention of several top clubs in europe, and Inter are keen to move early before competition deepens.
Softfootball understands that this latest move comes shortly after Inter reportedly agreed to trigger Manuel Akanji’s buy clause from Manchester City another sign of the club’s intent to strengthen key positions early ahead of the next campaign.
According to top journalist Florian Plettenberg via his official X handle, broke the exclusive update on the young goalkeeper, his post reads;
EXCL |@Interare exploring a deal to sign Noah #Atubolu next summer! Talks and meetings are planned.The 23 y/o top goalkeeper from SC Freiburg is under contract until 2027. He was called up today by Julian Nagelsmann. @SkySportDE
Inter view Atubolu as a strategic signing who could eventually take over as their first-choice goalkeeper, depending on the future of Yann Sommer. The German shot-stopper’s recent call-up to the national team under Julian Nagelsmann only reinforces his growing reputation as one of Europe’s brightest young keepers.
However, multiple reports and rumours has it that any potential deal will not be straightforward, as Freiburg are under no pressure to sell with Atubolu tied to a long-term contract until 2027. Inter are expected to intensify talks in the coming months, and will be hoping to reach an agreement that benefits all parties before the summer window opens.
Softfootball understands that Inter are most likely trying to get their business done early this time, especially after the frustrations of the last summer window when several deals collapsed , including the highly publicized pursuit of Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman, which eventually broke down. The club’s proactive approach suggests lessons have been learned, and the Nerazzurri are determined to avoid a repeat of last summer’s transfer setbacks.
