Inter Milan has officially secured the permanent signing of defender Manuel Akanji from Manchester City. The move was finalized after the Nerazzurri clinched their 21st Serie A title following a 2-0 victory over Parma, which automatically triggered a mandatory purchase clause in his loan agreement.
The Details of the Deal
As reported by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Inter will pay Manchester City a fee of €15 million to make the Swiss international’s stay permanent. The transfer hinged on two specific performance-based conditions:
• Playing Time: Akanji needed to feature in at least 50% of the season’s matches—a milestone he surpassed with 44 appearances across all competitions.
• Sporting Success: Inter had to win the Serie A championship, which was confirmed with three rounds to spare.
Since joining on loan in September 2025, the 30-year-old center-back has become a vital component of Simone Inzaghi’s defensive unit. Akanji quickly established himself as a regular starter, contributing two goals and helping Inter maintain the league’s most stable backline.
Akanji is expected to sign a long-term contract extending until the summer of 2028. This marks the end of a successful chapter at Manchester City, where he played a pivotal role in their historic treble-winning campaign before moving to Italy. For Inter, the permanent acquisition of Akanji signals their intent to maintain domestic dominance and build a lasting project at the top of European football.