Inter Milan have wanted Luis Enrique for a long time and spent €25 million (including bonuses) ahead of time to organize a match with Olympique Marseille, so they knew to ignore the chatter and wait.
We finally see action on the field that interrupts the complaints surrounding this player.
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He has been a targeted transfer target for the Nerazzurri for some time, even working with Marseille to secure his participation in the FIFA Club World Cup.
Luis Enrique finally plays for Inter Milan
CAGLARI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 27: Inter Milan player Luis Enrique Tomas de Lima warms up before the Serie A match between Cagliari FC and Inter Milan at Stadio Sant’Elia on September 27, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Lodge/Getty Images)
The €25 million investment, including add-ons, comes as they believe he is the ideal candidate for the role in the squad and could be the successor to Denzel Dumfries.
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A player who focuses on offense in Ligue 1 will naturally need some time to adapt to the more pressing tactical requirements of Serie A, and of course he will also need some defense.
SEATTLE, WA – JUNE 21: Luis Enrique #11 of FC Inter Milan watches the match between FC Inter Milan and Urawa Red Diamonds before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Group E match at Lumen Stadium on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)
Inter have done well to resist any sort of overtures, including from Roma, and the signal he saw against Como went well beyond the assist for Lautaro Martinez’s goal.
It is now safe to say that they did not make a mistake with this investment.
