Report – Nigerian Midfielder To Extend Contract With Inter Milan & Join Pisa On Loan
This according to Sky Sport Italia transfer market Gianluca Di Marzio, via FCInterNews. He reports that the Nigerian will extend his deal until the end of June 2029.
20-year-old midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro spent last season on loan with Sampdoria.
The Nigerian joined the Ligurians on loan last summer. This is is first regular experience in senior football.
Akinsanmiro had previously impressed in Inter's Under-19 or Primavera team. This had earned him some matchday squad appearances last season, and a cameo substitute appearance against Lecce.
Inter had beaten the likes of Real Madrid and Benfica to Akinsanmiro's signature.
However, prior to this season the priority was to get Akinsanmiro regular playing time.
Therefore, Sampdoria emerged as the ideal destination for the 20-year-old to start finding his feet in the senior game.
Ebenezer Akinsanmiro To Extend Inter Contract & Join Pisa On Loan
After the positive steps at Sampdoria last season in Serie B, Akinsanmiro is ready for the top flight.
Therefore, the Nigerian has come onto the radar of Pisa.
The Tuscans have identified Akinsanmiro as a perfect target to bolster their squad upon their return to Serie A.
Therefore, Sky Sport Italia transfer market expert Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Pisa will sign Akinsanmiro on loan.
However, there will be one important matter to take care of first. Akinsanmiro is currently only under contract with Inter until the end of next June.
Therefore, the Nigerian will extend his contract with Inter until the end of June 2029, according to Di Marzio.
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