Change Of Heart – Inter Milan Decide Against Offloading Iran Superstar & Put Young Striker Up For Sale
Change Of Heart – Inter Milan Decide Against Offloading Iran Superstar & Put Young Striker Up For Sale
Inter Milan have reportedly decided against selling Mehdi Taremi but will listen to offers for Sebastiano Esposito.
Per Tuttosport via FCInterNews, the Iran international is off the market despite his disappointing first season at San Siro.
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Mehdi Taremi joined Inter as a free agent last summer, carrying a reputation as one of Europe's most lethal strikers.
However, he only managed one Serie A goal in 2024/25.
Compounding matters is the fact his only strike came from the spot.
Yet, Inter will stick with the 32-year-old, though he'll reportedly be a fourth choice in attack.
Inter Milan Unwilling to Sell Mehdi Taremi & Put Sebastiano Esposito on Transfer List
VERONA, ITALY – DECEMBER 08: Sebastiano Esposito of Empoli FC celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Verona and Empoli at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on December 08, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by)
Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram will lead the line next season.
Meanwhile, Inter will try to sign two new center-forwards during the summer.
Parma's Ange-Yoan Bonny and Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund are the club's top targets.
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On the other hand, someone will have to make room.
Despite Joaquin Correa's exit and Marko Arnautovic's impending departure, Inter will set free another striker.
Sebastiano Esposito is likely to fall victim to Inter's need for cash.
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