Official: Inter make Zalewski stay permanent | OneFootball

Inter have confirmed the signing of Polish midfielder Nicola Zalewski from Roma, after the Nerazzurri exercised their €6.5 million option-to-buy in the player’s loan contract.

Zalewski, who spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan with Inter, featured in 17 games in all competitions since his transfer on February 1.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 21: Nicola Zalewski #59 of FC Internazionale Milano controls the ball during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

Inter confirmed the transfer this evening on their official website, with the player already present in the Serie A side’s Club World Cup squad.

A fine season for Zalewski

The Polish international made an instant impact for the Nerazzurri, winning fans over immediately after assisting Stefan de Vrij’s stoppage-time equaliser in the Milan derby the day after he signed for the club.

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 11: Nicola Zalewski of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Torino and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Zalewski scored his first and only goal for the club in May when the side defeated Torino 2-0. He was a substitute in the Champions League final, coming on for the last half an hour as Inter were thrashed 5-0 by Ligue 1 side PSG.