Albania Star To Leave Inter Milan This Summer – Ex Napoli Midfielder Could Also Depart | OneFootball

Kristjan Asllani is set to leave Inter Milan this summer transfer window, while Piotr Zielinski could follow him out the exit door.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan are mulling over the future of their midfield.

The arrival of Cristian Chivu will herald a change in formation. The Nerazzurri will play with two holding midfielders and two attacking midfielders, rather than a midfield trio.

One player who will have little place in this new system is Kristjan Asllani.

The 23-year-old former Empoli midfielder has been at Inter for three seasons. However, he has never fully convinced as a backup to Hakan Calhanoglu or Marcelo Brozovic in holding midfield.

Furthermore, Asllani’s style of play does not really suit what Chivu will want from his central midfielders.

Therefore, there is little doubt that Inter want to offload Asllani this summer.

Nevertheless, the Gazzetta reports, Asllani has so far rejected the possibility of a move outside Serie A. The Albanian wants to stay in the Italian top flight if he leaves Inter.

Asllani To Leave Inter – Zielinski Could Also Depart

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 27: Piotr Zielinski of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s first goal from a penalty kick during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 27, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

According to the Gazzetta, the situation of Piotr Zielinski at Inter is more ambiguous than that of Asllani.

The Polish international just joined Inter last summer from Napoli.

However, it was a disappointing first season at the San Siro for Zielinski. Injuries certainly played a role in restricting the 31-year-old’s impact.

Considering Zielinski’s age, and his high wages (€4.5 million net per season) Inter may decide to offload the midfielder. If they can find a buyer, that is.

On the other hand, reports the Gazzetta, Zielinski’s tactical versatility could be a major factor in favour of his staying at Inter.

The Pole can play anywhere from holding midfield to attacking midfielder. That could certainly be a useful asset as Cristian Chivu looks to change the system in midfield.