Frattesi, transfer twist: Inzaghi would have swapped him for Raspadori | OneFootball

In recent weeks, a market backstory has emerged that intertwines the paths of Napoli and Inter, with Davide Frattesi as the protagonist. The midfielder, born in 1999, could have become a bargaining chip in the last summer window.

Napoli-Inter, a near market intertwining: Inzaghi considered sacrificing Frattesi to get Raspadori

According to TMW, the idea came directly from Simone Inzaghi. The then coach of Inter, now leading Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, would have envisioned a sale of Frattesi to get Giacomo Raspadori, who was at the time a striker for Napoli and a desirable profile to complete Inter's attack. However, this suggestion did not come to fruition, due to Inzaghi's departure and the Inter management's decision not to part with a player considered too important.

The Nerazzurri company, led by Marotta and Ausilio, in fact rejected all types of approaches: not only that of Napoli, but also that of Newcastle, who were ready to put about 50 million euros on the table for the midfielder. In the end, Frattesi stayed in Milan to continue his growth. The Roman player is indeed seen today as a technical asset to protect, capable of guaranteeing goals and insertions like few others in the Italian scene.

Andrea Alati

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