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He made a name for himself at Basel (best young player of the 2022-23 Conference), faced Inter in the Youth League, and scored against Fiorentina. Napoli liked him too…

Inter, it’s Andy Diouf’s day: medicals and signing for the new midfielder

Inter welcomes its new reinforcement in midfield: Andy Diouf is officially in Milan to complete the procedures that will tie him to the Nerazzurri for the next five years. After a swift and decisive market operation, the club beat the competition from Napoli, West Ham, and Crystal Palace to secure the French talent from Lens.

The steps of the day: medicals and contract

Diouf, 22 years old, 187 cm tall, landed in Milan this morning around 10:30. His first day as an Inter player includes:

Medical examinations at Humanitas in Rozzano

Sports fitness check at Coni

Signing of the five-year contract, which will bind him to the club until 2030

The deal was closed for a sum between 23 and 25 million euros, bonuses included.

Why Inter chose Diouf

Diouf’s profile meets specific needs in Chivu’s midfield: physicality, dribbling ability, and bursts with the ball at his feet—qualities that were missing in the current midfield. The Nerazzurri management, despite receiving several offers for other players, sped up the process to secure the young French talent.

The market context

Inter moved ahead of the competition: Napoli had offered around 20 million, a similar amount to West Ham and Crystal Palace. The Nerazzurri’s offer, richer in bonuses, convinced Lens to let the player go. With this addition, the team aims to further strengthen the midfield structure in view of a season that will see them competing on multiple fronts.

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