Sassuolo CEO Confirms Inter Milan Target Is Likely To Leave In The Summer: “It Will Be Hard To Keep Him” | OneFootball

Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali confirmed the club is unlikely to keep Inter target Tarik Muharemovic next summer.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Carnevali took stock of the Bosnian defender’s future.

Tarik Muharemovic has emerged as one of Inter’s top targets for the upcoming transfer window.

Indeed, Cristian Chivu’s men are likely to undergo a major defensive overhaul at the end of the season.

Matteo Darmian, Francesco Acerbi, and Stefan de Vrij are all expected to leave the club as free agents.

Sassuolo Chief Confirms Inter Milan Target Tarik Muharemovic Is Likely to Leave Next Summer

VERONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 03: Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo pose for a photo with the Player Of The Match award after the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on October 03, 2025 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

With Inter reluctant to offer their veterans new contracts, it’s only natural to expect the club to return to the market for reinforcements.

Meanwhile, Muharemovic has already caught Beppe Marotta’s eye, following an impressive first half of the season in Serie A.

However, Juventus are reportedly ready to rival Inter for the 22-year-old’s services.

Moreover, Sassuolo signed Pedro Felipe from Turin in January to bolster their defensive ranks.

Asked whether the Brazilian teenager could follow in Muharemovic’s footsteps, Carnevali replied: “We hope so.

“This deal was an opportunity for Sassuolo, for Juve, and for Pedro Felipe. Muharemovic has the mindset of a big team player, not just the skills.

“He is serious and ambitious.”

In addition to Muharemovic, Sassuolo will fight tooth and nail to keep Ismael Kone at the club.

Yet, Carnevali understands the magnitude of the task.

“Both. I hope they stay to continue their growth and help us achieve our goals,” he confirmed.

“But it will be difficult. I have already turned down some offers, but it was decided that no one would leave mid-season.”