Report: Inter eye Solet and Badé if Pavard leaves | OneFootball

Inter have identified Udinese defender Oumar Solet and Sevilla’s Loïc Badé as potential replacements for Benjamin Pavard, as reports from Italy claim the former Bayern Munich defender is on his way out of the club.

According to what has been reported by the Gazzetta dello Sport, Udinese’s Solet has been identified as the top priority in the case that Pavard leaves, with the Nerazzurri expecting around €18 million in return for the 29-year-old.

Benjamin Pavard applauds the fans after the team’s victory during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Internazionale and FC Salzburg at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Cristian Chivu’s side also like Badé but the Sevilla defender would be more expensive than the Udinese man, especially given Bayer Leverkusen’s interest in signing the Frenchman.

Inter’s Solet formula in Pavard departure scenario

The Gazzetta dello Sport note that a particular stumbling block for Inter’s pursuit of Solet lies with off-the-field concerns.

NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 09: Oumar Solet of Udinese during the Serie A match between Napoli and Udinese at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 09, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

The 25-year-old has been under investigation by the Udine prosecutor’s office since May 2025 for an alleged sexual assault and the Nerazzurri would like this situation to be resolved before making any move for the former Lyon and Salzburg player.

If the situation is resolved positively and Solet is found to be definitely innocent, Inter will consider a move consisting of a season-long loan with a purchase option set at between €20-25 million.