Change Of Heart – Italy Star Could Be In For Surprise Inter Milan Stay After Inzaghi Replaced By Cristian Chivu | OneFootball

Davide Frattesi could be in for a surprise stay at Inter Milan after Cristian Chivu took over as coach from Simone Inzaghi.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Just a couple of weeks ago, Davide Frattesi’s story at Inter Milan seemed definitively over.

It is no secret that the Italian international is unhappy with the playing time he’s received so far.

Already in January, Davide Frattesi had reportedly pushed for an exit. And Roma were certainly keen to try and snap him up.

However, the 25-year-old remained at Inter over the second half of the season. And it would certainly be fair to say he had an impact, scoring key goals in the Champions League.

Nevertheless, Frattesi hardly elbowed his way into the first-choice Inter starting eleven.

Therefore, the rumours have been bubbling up that the Italian would leave Inter this summer. Reportedly, Roma are still keen – and above all, newly-crowned Champions Napoli are eyeing Frattesi up.

Davide Frattesi Could Stay At Inter Milan Under Cristian Chivu

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

However, reports the Gazzetta dello sport, the arrival of Cristian Chivu looks to have changed everything for Davide Frattesi.

The former Sassuolo midfielder always looked a bit like the odd man out under former Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi.

Therefore, had Inzaghi stayed on as Inter coach, it was virtually certain Frattesi would have left this summer.

The 25-year-old saw the writing on the wall. After a bust-up with Inzaghi over the fact that he didn’t even play in the Champions League final, he had made up his mind.

But Inzaghi decided to leave Inter after the Champions League final. The former Lazio coach skulked off to Al-Hilal.

Indeed, the Romanian expects different qualities from his midfielders. In particular, the timing of Frattesi’s off-ball runs could be more useful in his system.

Therefore, Frattesi could at least have a chance of starting regular under the new regime.

Therefore, reports the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian international has had a change of heart. He currently wants to stay at Inter and try his luck at a place in the starting eleven.