Cristi Chivu could sacrifice a starter in the summer! » Inter want to bring in a goalkeeper and a defender after his sale
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Friday, February 13, 2026, 11:16 a.m. / Updated Friday, February 13, 2026 11:19 a.m.
Marcus Thuram (28 years old) could leave at the end of the season, although the Inter striker still has a contract until 2028. The Serie A leader is going to promote his young offensive players launched with confidence by Cristi Chivu, and with the money that the Nerazzurri would get by selling the French international, the defensive compartment would be strengthened.
Inter could part ways with a lot of players in the summer, and it's not just those with contracts expiring on June 30. Apart from Yann Sommer, another holder of Cristi Chivu has a chance to be on the list.
The Italian press revealed that the management of the Nerazzurri is considering getting money to finance two acquisitions: a goalkeeper, to replace the German who has reached 37 years, and a defender, and a defender, probably central.
Competition for Marcus Thuram has increased sharply since the arrival of Chivu, who also gives considerable credit to Pio Esposito and Ange-Yoan Bonny, brought in at his insistence in the summer.
Free transfer from Borussia Monchengladbach, Marcus Thuram has 110 matches, 44 goals and 29 assists / Photo: Imago
“A transfer of Thuram would be a huge gain for Inter's balance sheet, which Oaktree would find it very difficult to refuse”
In addition, Inter would make an excellent profit, given that the Frenchman came for free in 2023 from Borussia Monchengadbach, just like in the case of Hakan Calhanoglu from AC Milan. The 29-year-old striker's fee is now 60 million euros
“Therefore, a potential transfer would now represent a huge capital gain for Inter's balance sheet, which Oaktree would find it very difficult to turn down.
12goals and 5 assists has Marcus Thuram in 28 matches (1,752 minutes) played at Inter this season. In total, the French striker made 134 appearances, with 44 goals and 29 assists for the Nerazzurri
This is also due to the exponential growth of Pio Esposito and Bonny. In other words, the substitutes are already in the squad, in addition to captain Lautaro Martinez, and a fourth striker could be brought in to complete the squad.” Tuttosport wrote today.
The Turinese daily also reveals that the rest of the money will be invested in a top defender and goalkeeper, to strengthen the squad and raise the level this summer: “That's why Inter management could be tempted in a few months to accept a generous offer for Marcus.”
