Benfica & Olympiacos Interested In Veteran Inter Milan Defender As Contract Renewal Not Ruled Out | OneFootball

Stefan de Vrij and his Inter Milan future remain unresolved, with Benfica and Olympiacos both having made offers to the Netherlands defender while Inter consider whether to extend his contract for a further year.

According to FcInter1908, no definitive decision has been made by either party despite de Vrij’s contract expiring this summer.

A one-year renewal remains a genuine option and the two sides will address the matter at the appropriate time.

De Vrij himself was candid after Friday’s 3-0 win over Cagliari.

“Future? I am out of contract but nothing is decided yet. I am trying to finish this season at the maximum, then we will see what happens.”

Benfica & Olympiacos Chase De Vrij As Inter Consider Possible Renewal

Indeed, FcInterNews reveal that Inter’s preferred approach to the defensive rebuild involves signing an experienced centre-back and pairing him with a younger profile.

Therefore, a De Vrij renewal would represent the Plan B rather than the primary objective.

However, it is a Plan B Inter are genuinely considering.

Letting the Dutchman leave without a replacement secured would leave the backline short of the quality and experience needed for both the Serie A title defence and Champions League competition.

For De Vrij, the offers from Benfica and Olympiacos provide genuine alternatives.

Whether the pull of Inter and the possibility of more silverware proves stronger than those options remains to be seen.