Di Marzio – Inter Milan Intend To Purchase Manchester City Owned Defender In Summer 2026 | OneFootball

Manchester City loanee Manuel Akanji has been impressive since joining Inter Milan on deadline day.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio via FCInterNews, the club has decided to trigger the buyout clause at the end of the season.

The San Siro giants have included a €15 million buyout option in their loan agreement with Man City.

Moreover, Inter beat AC Milan to Akanji’s signature, hijacking the Rossoneri’s genuine attempt to land the former Borussia Dortmund ace.

Although the season is still in its early stages, the 30-year-old has already convinced the Nerazzurri to offer him a permanent contract.

Inter Milan Decide to Purchase Manuel Akanji Next Summer

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Manuel Akanji of Internazionale warms up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Manuel Akanji has quickly become a key cog in Inter’s defense, leapfrogging several long-serving stalwarts in the pecking order.

Indeed, the Swiss star has overtaken Francesco Acerbi, Matteo Darmian, Stefan de Vrij, and Yann Bisseck in the defensive hierarchy.

Furthermore, the player has already admitted that he would love to stay at Giuseppe Meazza beyond his loan stint.

Now, Di Marzio has confirmed the club’s decision to exercise the buyout clause in their deal with Man City.