The Italians announced Cristi Chivu's revolution at Inter » What's happening behind the scenes in Milan
Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published on Thursday, 01 January 2026 18:16 / Updated on Thursday, 01 January 2026 18:33
The Italian press announced that 7 players could leave Cristi Chivu's Inter in the summer. One player's loan expires, while 6 will be at the end of their contract.
The players whose contracts will expire are part of the team's veteran category. It is about Yann Sommer, the starting goalkeeper, Raffaele Di Gennaro, the third option goalkeeper and the outfield players Francesco Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij, Matteo Darmian, Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The player whose loan expires is Manuel Akanji, a footballer on loan from Manchester City.
The Italian press announced the revolution at Inter: “Many veterans at the end of their contracts want to leave”
“Possible revolution in the summer at Inter, many veterans at the end of their contracts want to leave,” captioned the Italians from Tutto Mercato Web.
“There are six players who are at the end of their contract with Inter and the rumors in recent weeks suggest that a mass departure is not a scenario that could be considered impossible.
Starting with the goalkeepers, starter Yann Sommer (37) and third option Raffaele Di Gennaro (32) could say goodbye, while defensive veterans Francesco Acerbi (37) and Stefan De Vrij (33) could do the same, the latter even sooner. Matteo Darmian (36 years old), used in several positions, absent from the field due to an injury, could leave. To this important group we had to add a key figure from recent years, Henrikh Mkhitaryan (36 years old), who has lost his prime and could say goodbye at the end of his contract.
In the end, the only player Inter brought on loan, Manuel Akanji, became a key figure in Chivu's defence. The purchase obligation would be activated if they won the Scudetto, but the Nerazzurri have the idea of keeping it,” announced the Italians from Tutto Mercato Web.
Cristi Chivu, through his experience with the Italian Primavera team, became famous by promoting young players in gear. At Inter, a team with an aging squad from the Inzaghi era, Cristi Chivu brought in Ange Yoan Bonny, Luis Henrique and gave minutes and confidence to Milan academy product Pio Esposito.
