Acerbi could leave Inter in January as veteran dreams of ‘last dance’ with Gattuso’s Italy | OneFootball

Francesco Acerbi’s once-untouchable status at Inter is beginning to fade. Despite a solid display against his former club Lazio, the veteran centre-back has started just one of the last four games, and his future at San Siro is suddenly in question.

According to Tuttosport, via TuttoMercatoWeb, the defender, who had been hoping for a two-year contract extension after scoring against Barcelona, is no longer seen as indispensable by Cristian Chivu.

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 09: Gustav Isaksen of SS Lazio compete for the ball with Francesco Acerbi of Internazioale during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images)

Acerbi considering his options as he dreams of World Cup

The recent rotation has not gone down well with Acerbi, who is now considering his options ahead of the January transfer window.

The Nerazzurri would not stand in his way if an appealing offer arrived, potentially bringing forward a summer departure that already seemed inevitable.

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Francesco Acerbi of FC Internazionale looks dejected as he walks past the UEFA Champions League trophy after defeat to Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Acerbi, meanwhile, has another motivation in mind: a potential reunion with Rino Gattuso’s Italy.

The centre-back is said to be dreaming of one final call-up for the 2026 World Cup, where his leadership and experience could prove invaluable to the Azzurri dressing room.