Marotta Confirms Inter Milan ‘Following Giovanni Leoni’ & On The Verge Of Signing Ange-Yoan Bonny | OneFootball

Beppe Marotta acknowledges that Inter Milan are “following” defender Giovanni Leoni, whilst the signing of Ange-Yoan Bonny is close.

The Nerazzurri President spoke to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset ahead of today’s Club World Cup match against Fluminense, via FCInterNews. He also said that it’s unlikely Bonny will be at the Club World Cup.

Inter Milan’s interest in Parma defender Giovanni Leoni is well-known at this point.

The Nerazzurri had reportedly already tried to sign the teenage defender last summer. However, Parma beat them to the punch.

But after a very convincing campaign at the Stadio Ennio Tardini, Inter’s interest in Leoni has only grown stronger.

Particularly after the appointment of Cristian Chivu as coach. The 44-year-old had really gotten the best out of Leoni at Parma.

Marotta: “Inter Are Following Leoni, On The Verge Of Signing Leoni”

PARMA, ITALY – DECEMBER 01: Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio during the Serie A match between Parma and SS Lazio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on December 01, 2024 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta was asked about Bonny. He replied that “The view of Inter is that Leoni is a very interesting profile in the Italian football scene.”

“And for the future of the national team,” he added.

“He’s in our notebook,” Marotta said of Leoni. “I don’t hide that.”

“But there’s no need to imagine any sort of concrete negotiations at this point.”

On the other hand, with striker Ange-Yoan Bonny, Marotta said that “We’re just wrapping up the final details.”

“I hope it can be concluded by the end of today in US time,” he said. “And that he can be in Milan as soon as possible for the medical.”

As far as seeing Bonny at the Club World Cup, though, Marotta said “I don’t know, we’ll discuss it with Chivu. But I don’t think so.”

Then, Marotta gave his thoughts on today’s Club World Cup round of sixteen clash with Fluminense.

Marotta called the match “very important.”

“Because it’s a one-off match, for a place in the next round. Otherwise, we go hope.”

“Clearly, we’re hoping that we can continue on this great experience, and defend the history of this club,” said Marotta.