Inter Milan's 2025-2026 transfer market: negative balance of €28 million

While awaiting the signing all their fans are longing for, Inter have recorded a negative balance of just €28 million in the 2025-2026 transfer window. The initial transfer window was marked by well-advanced deals, such as those for Luis Henrique and Petar Susic , and the final stretch was marked by unfinished business, such as the deal for Lookman, which led to a back-and-forth with Atalanta, and interest in Manu Koné, which came to nothing within 48 hours. It's been a decidedly unusual season for the Nerazzurri, with new coach Christian Chivu and the desire to bounce back from a 2025 season that saw the team on the verge of achieving all their goals but ultimately without winning a trophy.

Inter's purchases, spent around 70 million

On the transfer front, the most notable deals to date have been those of Luis Henrique, acquired from Marseille, and striker Ange-Yoan Bonny, acquired from Parma. These significant investments immediately impacted the club's balance sheet. Both players cost €23 million, according to data reported by the specialist website Transfermarkt. Midfielder Petar Sucic, also an early arrival, cost €14 million, while Nicola Zalewski's transfer from Roma was €7 million. In total, including transfer costs alone, Inter spent €70 million, excluding any bonuses that are often included to help negotiate deals.

However, it's also worth considering what was done before the start of the session, with Inter managing to pay off their €412 million debt and obtain further refinancing from Bank of America, a move that provided some breathing space for the club's coffers.

Sales worth over 43 million euros

On the transfer front, the most promising move is undoubtedly that of Nicola Zalewski , who was bought for €7 million and is expected to be sold to Atalanta for €17 million within a few weeks. This net gain of around €10 million is crucial to rebalancing the club's finances. Among the key deals are the sales of several young players, such as Aleksandar Stankovic for €9.5 million to Club Brugge. Buchanan's sale to Villarreal netted €9 million, while Martin Satriano's move to Lens in France netted €5 million. Inter's decision to rid themselves of the burdensome contracts of Arnautovic and Correa was also crucial to their financial position , saving nearly €25 million in salaries and amortization.

Final balance and future prospects

Inter's final balance for the 2025-2026 summer transfer window is -28 million euros if we consider player transfers alone. However, the reduction in wages is significant, with several significant contracts expiring, which has lightened the balance sheet. While waiting for the deal to be finalized, fans are still hoping for some new signings to revive a club still feeling low following Simone Inzaghi's departure and the Champions League final defeat. Many on social media are calling for a young defensive reinforcement, given the average age of the defensive players. Giovanni Leoni's transfer from Parma to Liverpool remains a huge missed opportunity for many, given Inter's clear interest in the player. It's possible, however, that the club is also considering what to do with a view to a possible new stadium that could host Inter matches. The sale of the San Siro stadium is becoming increasingly complicated, and it's essential to understand the club's future plans, including considering this issue.