Swiss Center-Back Joins Inter Milan With High Expectations To Fill Defensive Void | OneFootball

Manuel Akanji has joined Inter Milan from Manchester City on loan with an option to make the deal permanent next summer.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Swiss star is heavily motivated to prove his class in Serie A.

Despite falling out of favor at the Etihad Stadium, Manuel Akanji is among Europe’s most highly rated defenders.

Indeed, the 30-year-old has won 12 trophies during his career and was part of City’s treble-winning team in 2022/23.

Manuel Akanji Joins Inter Milan Heavily Motivated

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 22: Manuel Akanji #25 of Manchester City looks on prior to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group G match between Manchester City FC and Al Ain FC at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 22, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

With Benjamin Pavard returning to France to sign for Marseille, Inter had little time to find a replacement.

However, Beppe Marotta beat AC Milan to Akanji’s signature.

After three years in the Premier League, Akanji is ready to embark on a new chapter in his career.

Indeed, he will fight to earn a permanent contract at San Siro after Inter included a buyout option in the loan agreement.

The buyout becomes mandatory if Inter win the Scudetto and field Akanji in at least half of their league matches.