De Vrij says goodbye to Inter, will join Panathinaikos as free agent | OneFootball

As expected, Stefan de Vrij has decided not to extend his contract with Inter, as he has agreed personal terms to join Panathinaikos as a free agent.

His current deal at San Siro is due to expire on June 30 and he had been offered a new one-year extension.

However, he seemed eager for more playing time elsewhere and was approached by Panathinaikos for a new experience outside Serie A.

De Vrij accepts Panathinaikos offer

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 17: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale Milano poses for a photo with the Coppa Campioni d’Italia and Coppa Italia trophies following the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia now report he has agreed a one-year contract with option for a second with Panathinaikos, worth €3m per season net.

De Vrij is due to put pen to paper on Monday and be announced by his new club.

The 34-year-old made over 300 Serie A appearances in his career since joining Lazio from Feyenoord in 2014, then moved to Inter as a free agent in 2018.

He had been due to participate in the 2026 World Cup with the Netherlands, but was forced to withdraw due to injury.

The central defender made 17 competitive appearances for Inter this season, on their way to the Serie A and Coppa Italia double.