The season is over, but that does not mean there is no “derby” off the field, that is, a clash on the summer transfer market. When we talk about the events at the ‘Boot’, without a hint of dilemma, the most interesting thing is what is happening in the relationship between the two Lombardy giants – AC Milan and Inter Milan.From Davide Fratessi, through Romelu Lukaku, to Marcus Thuram, Inter and Milan are waging a serious “war” on the market in order to sign the desired reinforcements. The Rossoneri seem to have managed to persuade Fratessi as a successor to Sandro Tonali, whose transfer to Newcastle is pending. Inter wanted the same footballer as a replacement for Marcelo Brozović. Fratessi himself recently stated that “he has already chosen a new club”, although he remained mysterious as to which it is, although most believe that it is AC Milan, and the Nerazzurri’s answer is precisely Thuram.As the Italian midfielder was at one point closer to Inter, and in the end he is likely to end up in the ranks of the biggest competitor, now there has been a reversal in the case of the French winger. According to the reports of almost all relevant domestic media, Thuram received a significant offer from Inter, which forced him to turn to the blue and black part of Milan, so now he is close to signing with this year’s Champions League finalist.##NAJAVA_MECA_7339161##Gazzetta delo Sport goes as far as to announce his arrival at Inter, that is, that he has already accepted all the terms of cooperation and that only the signature is awaited. Inter chose Thuram as the successor to Edin Dzeko, who continues his career in Fenerbahce after receiving a rich offer. The Frenchman is one of the luxury free agents on the market this summer, which is why several other clubs were looking for him in addition to the Milan clubs. He turned down Leipzig, then a generous offer from PSG, as he was not satisfied with the role that would have been intended for him, and Inter offered exactly what he needed, on satisfactory financial terms.Thuram will receive more than what was intended for Dzeko in the upcoming season, which is 4,500,000 euros. Namely, in the case of the new goalscorer, the Nerazzurri will take advantage of the legal opportunities to be less taxed for the annual salary, given that Thuram was born in Parma, at the time when his father Lilian was playing for this club. So it is certain that ‘until-yesterday’ Mönchengladbach footballer will have a salary of 6,000,000 euros per year, plus bonuses with a contract until June 2028.Inter have reached full verbal agreement to sign Marcus Thuram, here we go! Deal in place for salary around €6/6.5m net per season plus signing fee. 🚨⚫️🔵 #InterInter are working to get contracts now prepared and then signed during the weekend. PSG, Leipzig, Milan rejected. pic.twitter.com/1U7bs5tOXV— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 23, 2023 At the same time, Inter are on the threshold of another reinforcement – Cesar Azpilicueta. Milan media reported that Inter have already reached an agreement with the Spanish ace regarding personal terms and a two-year contract. Now it only remains for Chelsea and the long-time captain to find a common language regarding the mutual termination of the contract, which should not be a problem, given that it lasts until next summer.As soon as that happens, Azpilicueta will fly to Milan to undergo a medical. Simone Inzaghi hopes to get a different profile of a defender in the Spaniard who could cover both flanks as needed, as well as the central part of the defense.
