Report Inter decide to keep old defence and wait for Solet | OneFootball

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter have decided to keep their defence intact with Benjamin Pavard, Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi, going back for Udinese’s Oumar Solet in January.

The Nerazzurri had been expected to bring in a new, younger centre-back this summer, but only if they first managed to sell one of their ageing back line.

In the final days of the transfer session, it looks as if coach Cristian Chivu and the club hierarchy have opted to postpone that process until January 2026.

Inter keep faith with old guard

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Stefan de Vrij #6 of FC Internazionale Milano reacts to a missed attempt on goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The only thing that could change that would be the exit of Benjamin Pavard, although Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and clubs in France don’t seem prepared to make a suitable offer.

La Gazzetta dello Sport maintain the plan is to keep hold of the defence as it stands until the January window, then see what other proposals are around.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 26: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale competes with Castello Lukeba of RB Leipzig during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Internazionale Milano and RB Leipzig at Stadio San Siro on November 26, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

More importantly, by then they hope Udinese will be more eager to part with Solet, who is under contract until June 2027.

Another issue they think might be resolved by then is the sexual assault allegations that Solet is facing.