Inter outcast David Fratesi could reportedly leave the club when the transfer window reopens in January. The Italian midfielder appears to be on the verge of severing ties with the club despite committing his future to the club until 2028. Nerazzurri.
Fratesi’s future at Giuseppe Meazza is once again in jeopardy. In fact, the 26-year-old almost left the club last winter, only for former manager Simone Inzaghi to prevent him from returning to his boyhood club Roma.
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However, Fratesi remained on the fringes of Inzaghi’s side for the remainder of the season. With this in mind, many expected the former Sassuolo star to find a new team in the summer. However, new manager Christian Chivu has vowed to reignite his Lombard career.
With Chivu’s persuasion, Inter Milan fended off several clubs who tried to poach Fratsi from Milan. Atletico Madrid and Napoli were keen to offer the versatile midfielder a way out of San Siro, but Inter Milan’s €45 million price tag scared them away.
Despite keeping Fratesi in the squad, Chivu failed to deliver on his pre-season commitments, causing the Rome-born ace to exit his project. For context, Fratesi has only played 198 minutes in Serie A this season and has only made one start in the league. Therefore, he could make a transfer request next month.
While Italy’s participation in next summer’s FIFA World Cup is still up in the air, Gattuso’s side are widely expected to return to the most prestigious international tournament for the first time since 2014. At the same time, Fratesi is desperate to be selected for the national team.
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For other out-of-favour Inter stars such as Stefan de Vrij and Andy Diouf, securing a ticket to the 2026 World Cup remains a priority. While Fratesi has attracted interest from Juventus, the Dutch veteran may soon have his long spell in Serie A cut short.
La Liga leaders Barcelona have reportedly earmarked De Vrij as a potential low-cost addition. Eager to resolve their defensive woes, los blaugranas The team was in the market for defensive reinforcements and the 33-year-old emerged as an option.
De Vrij’s contract with San Siro will expire at the end of this season. However, the former Lazio centre-back is ready to end his seven-year tenure at Inter Milan this winter after being told by Ronald Koeman to secure regular first-team football.
Like Fratesi, de Vrij has been relegated to a supporting role this season, making just two starts in Serie A. The Dutchman could therefore accept an offer next month, with Barcelona willing to give him the benefit of the doubt despite his advanced age.
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As for Diouf, he joined Inter from Lens in August. Nerazzurri Failed to sign Manu Cone. However, the Frenchman’s Serie A career has not been smooth sailing; Diouf’s status is lower and he could consider an early exit.
Inter Milan’s willingness to sanction a loan deal remains uncertain, especially considering they paid Lens €25 million to sign him in the summer. If allowed to leave, Diouf could return to Ligue 1, with Marseille and Monaco ready to offer him the chance to restart his career.
