Marotta, player trading and capital gains: who is really at risk of a bye? There are at least three heads that could fall in the Nerazzurri roster
Marotta, il player trading e le plusvalenze: i sacrificati sono (almeno) tre pezzi pesanti (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
Have you ever wondered what player trading really means? It’s not just a buzzword in the corridors of soccer, but a strategy that can make the difference between a club that stays competitive and one that is in danger of sinking.
Giuseppe Marotta knows it well, and every time he speaks, he hints at what Inter’s next moves will be. After the election of 3 new members of the Nerazzurri board, the executive has sent unequivocal signals: the summer will bring difficult choices and some sacrifices will be inevitable. On the other hand, to keep the accounts in order and remain at the top, it is necessary to find the right balance between divestments and targeted investments.
When Marotta talks about sustainability, it is not just theoretical: it means that some valuable pieces will have to leave. Inter needs a solid balance sheet, and to do this, the easiest way is to sell off those who have a market, and then replace them with younger, less expensive players with room for growth. In short, the watchword is to rejuvenate, without losing competitiveness. And when it comes to sacrifice, it is inevitable to wonder who will be packing up.
Da Calhanoglu a Thuram: tre nomi in bilico per il possibile addio all’Inter
Speaking of possible goodbyes, there are three names that more than others seem destined to leave Milan. Not because they are not good, but because they represent the perfect pawns to cash in without compromising the team’s balance too much.
Da Calhanoglu a Thuram: tre nomi in bilico per il possibile addio all’Inter (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
Let’s take Hakan Calhanoglu. A year ago, just thinking about his transfer would have seemed crazy, but today the talk is different. The rise of Kristjan Asllani has shown that the Turk may no longer be as indispensable as he once was, with Inzaghi meanwhile also looking for internal solutions. Should an offer around 40 million arrive, Marotta could sit at the negotiating table without too many regrets.
And then there is Davide Frattesi. A player who has everything to become a top player, but for now he is still considered a luxury reserve by Simone Inzaghi. The Premier League but also two Italian sides are winking at his dynamism, and if someone knocks on the door with a hefty check, Inter could decide to let him leave to cash in on a major capital gain.
Finally, the name, or rather the names that make fans tremble: Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez. Here the situation is delicate. Inter knows that one of the two could leave, and of the two, the expendable one seems to be the Frenchman.
Having arrived on a zero-parameter basis, a transfer of him would guarantee a net gain, and with an offer above 60 million, it would be hard to resist. And the replacement? Eyes on Jonathan David, who will leave Lille at the end of the season and could be the new face of the Nerazzurri attack.
Da Calhanoglu a Thuram: tre nomi in bilico per il possibile addio all’Inter (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
If the midfield can be redesigned without disrupting the team’s identity, the defense is the department that requires immediate intervention. Acerbi, de Vrij, and Darmian are all over the 30-year mark, and at least one thick graft will be needed. Here, however, there are not big margins, so Marotta will have to rely on his flair for business, perhaps finding another hit at zero parameters.
In the end, the market is a perpetual balancing act: on the one hand the need to sell to make ends meet, on the other the desire to remain competitive. Inter will have to play its cards right to stay on top. But in the end, what matters most? The balance sheet or the chance to dream big again? The field, and especially the market, will give their answer.
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