Report – Inter Milan Could Keep France Defender After Offloading Nicola Zalewski To Atalanta | OneFootball

Benjamin Pavard could reportedly stay at Inter Milan after Nicola Zalewski joined Atalanta.

According to FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri could take the French center-back off the market.

Despite showing readiness to negotiate the 29-year-old’s exit, Inter are having second thoughts.

Indeed, they’ve recently sold Zalewski to Atalanta for a reported fee of €17 million.

As a result, they no longer face pressure to offload the former Bayern Munich star.

Inter Milan Consider Keeping Benjamin Pavard After Selling Nicola Zalewski

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 16: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale applauds the fans as he warms up prior to the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Udinese’s Oumar Solet remains a concrete target for the Nerazzurri.

Though his addition would increase competition for places, the Frenchman could co-exist with Benjamin Pavard.

For context, new coach Cristian Chivu is eager to deploy Carlos Augusto as a wingback.

The Brazilian often operated as part of Simone Inzaghi’s back three, but the Romanian has other plans.

As such, Augusto’s return to his preferred position would open space for both Solet and Pavard.

However, a significant offer could still make Inter reconsider their stance.

Galatasaray and Marseille are reportedly interested in signing the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner.