Report – Negotiations Between Atletico Madrid & Inter Milan For Italy Midfielder On Stand-By
Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan star Davide Frattesi opened talks over a potential transfer around a month ago.
Per Sky Sport via FCInterNews, Los Rojiblancos have already established contact with the ex-Sassuolo ace.
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However, negotiations have stalled as the Nerazzurri headed to the United States for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
Meanwhile, Davide Frattesi didn't play in the tournament due to another fitness setback.
With Inter now back in Europe, talks could resume in the coming weeks.
Atletico Madrid Opened Talks with Inter Milan Midfielder Davide Frattesi Month Ago
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by)
Frattesi's exit looked like a done deal in January before Simone Inzaghi pulled the plug on talks with Roma.
However, the ex-Inter manager continued to use the 25-year-old as a bit-part player in his system.
Therefore, everyone expected Frattesi to leave San Siro in the summer, only for Inzaghi to depart first.
Cristian Chivu's appointment should've handed the midfielder a lifeline.
Yet, Atletico Madrid's interest seems genuine, and Frattesi may not stay immune to Diego Simeone's call.
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