Inter complete loan deal for Zalewski with option to buy | OneFootball

Inter have reportedly secured the services of Nicola Zalewski, who is set to join the club on loan from Roma with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

The 23-year-old Polish winger was identified by the Nerazzurri as the ideal profile to replace Tajon Buchanan, who was also loaned to Villarreal in search of more playing time.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 15: Tajon Trevor Buchanan of FC Internazionale is challenged by Tommaso Pobega of Bologna FC during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Bologna FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 15, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Zalewski could prove a versatile asset for coach Simone Inzaghi thanks to his ability to play both as a winger and as a full-back.

Inter to sign Roma’s Zalewski on loan with option to buy

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the agreement between Inter and Roma includes a loan for the remainder of the season, with the option to buy at the end of the campaign set somewhere between €5m and €7m.

With his current deal at the Stadio Olimpico running until next June, Zalewski will need to extend his contract with the Giallorossi before officially joining Simone Inzaghi’s side.

Nicola Zalewski Roma (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The winger’s playing time significantly decreased since Claudio Ranieri’s arrival at Roma, as he has never started a Serie A game under the former Leicester manager.