Official – Inter Milan Sign Poland International Nicola Zalewski From Roma | OneFootball

Inter Milan have completed the transfer of Poland international wingback Nicola Zalewski on loan from Roma.

Inter Milan officially confirmed the Polish international’s arrival. He joins on a six-month loan until the end of the current season, with Inter also having a purchase option.

Inter have decided to dip into the transfer market in January. The Nerazzurri have lost Tajon Buchanan. The Canadian international joined Villarreal on loan.

Therefore, Inter found themselves a bit light in terms of wingback depth.

Without Buchanan there were Federico Dimarco, Denzel Dumfries, Carlos Augusto, and Matteo Darmian – but with the latter two regularly deputizing in central defense.

Therefore, Inter decided to sign a wingback this month.

Inter Milan Complete Transfer Of Nicola Zalewski From Roma

It was Roma wingback Nicola Zalewski who checked all the boxes for Inter.

At 23 years of age, Zalewski is well within the kind of age profile the Nerazzurri are seeking. Club owners Oaktree Capital want to focus on younger players rather than signing veteran players.

VERONA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 03: Nicola Zalewski of AS Roma during the Serie A match between Verona and AS Roma at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 03, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Then, Zalewski has the versatility to bolster Inter’s squad. He has both attacking and defensive quality, and can play on either flank.

Meanwhile, Zalewski will not have trouble adapting to Serie A. He has made 84 appearances in the Italian top flight for Roma.

Zalewski’s contract with the Giallorossi had been set to expire at the end of June.

However, the Pole signed a short-term contract extension. This allowed him to go out on loan.

Inter have signed Zalewski on loan until the end of the current campaign. However, they confirm that there is a purchase option for them to sign him permanently at the end of the season.

A graduate of the Giallorossi youth academy, Zalewski made his debut for Roma during the 2020-21 season. He has made 123 appearances for them across all competitions.

Meanwhile, Zalewski is a full international for Poland. He has won a total of 27 appearances for his national team.