Official – Inter Milan Defender Benjamin Pavard Joins Marseille | OneFootball

Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard has joined Marseille on loan with a purchase option.

The Nerazzurri confirm that the Frenchman has departed in an official announcement on their homepage.

Inter Milan have been willing to sell defender Benjamin Pavard this summer.

The Frenchman joined the Nerazzurri from Bayern Munich last summer. He instantly established himself as a key player in their back three.

However, concerns about Pavard’s fitness as well as the emergence of Yann Bisseck have meant that he has not always played a prominent role.

In each of his last two seasons at Inter, Pavard played just 23 matches each.

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MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 27: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale in action 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)

Several clubs have expressed an interest in signing Pavard this summer.

Turkish champions Galatasaray reportedly are keen on Pavard. Then, Neom have not hid their interest in bringing the 29-year-old to the Saudi Pro League.

Furthermore, the possibility of a move back to Ligue 1 has also emerged.

Lille withdrew their interest, as they consider a move for Pavard to be too expensive.

However, it is a different French club that will be bringing Pavard back to his homeland.

Marseille have moved to sign Pavard in the final days of the transfer window. And they have completed a deal on deadline day.

Inter confirm that Pavard has signed for Marseille on an initial loan deal. Additionally, this loan contains a purchase option.

Inter do not announce what the purchase option would be, but reports indicate that it is a paid loan containing a €15 million purchase option.