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Yahoo
17 hours ago
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Inter hesitant to activate Zalewski's option
With the departure of Simone Inzaghi and the arrival of Christian Chivu, Inter's transfer plans may change. One of the players that may feel the consequences of Inter's managerial switch is Nicola Zalewski who is currently there on loan from Roma. Advertisement In fact, as reported by Filippo Biafora of Il Tempo, the Nerazzurri have not yet decided whether to exercise the buy option for the Pole set at 6.5 million. Inter have until June 18 to decide. Zalewski enjoyed Inzaghi's trust, and until a few days ago the permanent agreement seemed like a formality. Now, however, it will be Chivu, former Giallorossi player, who will have to decide whether to rely on Zalewski next season or send him back to the capital.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
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Zalewski ready for permanent move to Inter
Nicola Zalewski seems to have found his ideal dimension. Since leaving Rome and embracing the Nerazzurri project, the Polish winger has shown clear signs of rebirth. But it was above all the change of role desired by Simone Inzaghi that brought out a new version of the player who grew up in Trigoria. Advertisement Initially inserted into the mechanisms of Inter with caution, Zalewski accelerated the integration process after the switch to 3-4-2-1. In this set-up, acting behind the central striker, the Polish winger showed off his best qualities: speed, dribbling, ability to create numerical superiority. As highlighted by Tuttosport, his impact surprised even the most skeptical, convincing the technical staff and management to focus decisively on him. Despite arriving late in the season, his performance has been consistent and positive, so much so that he represents an extra weapon in view of the final in Munich. Advertisement Zalewski is seen as a potential 'revulsive', an offensive option useful to change the face of the game in key moments. Confirming Inter's confidence is also the intention to proceed with the redemption at the end of the season: the price has already been set with Roma at 6.5 million euros.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Inter Milan & Poland Star Not Giving Up On Serie A Title Race Vs Napoli: ‘Not Giving Up Until We're Mathematically Done'
Inter Milan & Poland Star Not Giving Up On Serie A Title Race Vs Napoli: 'Not Giving Up Until We're Mathematically Done' Nicola Zalewski says Inter Milan are 'not giving up until we're mathematically done' in the Serie A title race. The 23-year-old spoke to Italian broadcaster DAZN, via FCInterNews, ahead of today's match. Advertisement Inter Milan take on Como this evening in Serie A. The Nerazzurri will of course be hoping to take three points off of their Lombard rivals in their last league match of the season. However, the result of Napoli's clash with Cagliari is just as important. If the Partenopei are to win their match, then there is nothing that Inter can do, as they will finish the season in second. However, Inter will certainly feel that there's no guarantee of any result in Naples. Therefore, they will hardly give up hope. Last weekend, Napoli dropped points away to Parma. However, Inter failed to capitalize, as they also drew their own match against Lazio. Advertisement Therefore, the last thing Inter will want is for the same regrets all over again. Zalewski: 'Inter Not Giving Up Until We're Mathematically Done' In Serie A Title Race MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Nicola Zalewski of FC Internazionale competes for the ball with Nicolas Valentini of Hellas Verona FC during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 03, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Inter Milan wingback Nicola Zalewski said that 'as long as we're not mathematically done, we'll go for it.' 'It won't be easy,' the Polish international admitted. 'We know the kind of team Como are. And our rivals have a great chance, which they deserve.' 'But we're here to keep believing in it,' Nicola Zalewski insisted. The Pole admitted that 'we have regrets over what happened against Lazio.' 'But we're here to play for the Scudetto right until the end. This is a symptom of a team that keeps believing until the end.' Advertisement Zalewski then added that 'I'm fired up, and the team is fired up' for the Champions League final next weekend. 'This is an opportunity not to be missed. A lot of my teammates have already played in this match.' 'But first, we have to play our last league match,' the 23-year-old made clear. 'You never know what will happen.'
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Video – Nerazzurri Unveil Fans' Man Of The Match Pick In Torino 0-2 Inter Milan Serie A Win
Goals on either side of halftime saw Inter Milan claim a crucial 2-0 win over Torino in their last Serie A outing. Nicola Zalewski scored his first goal in the Nerazzurri shirt to open the scoring. Then, Kristjan Asllani converted another penalty to seal the deal, drawing Inter within one point from pacesetters Napoli. Zalewski enjoyed a spectacular game despite heavy rain in Turin, setting the tone for Inter's second straight league win. After the game, Inter took to X to unveil the Pole as fans' 'Man of the Match' pick. You've made your choice 🫵 The @qatarairways #MOTM for #TorinoInter is… Zalewski 🖤💙
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
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- New Straits Times
Inzaghi's reliable reserves crucial to Inter's double quest
MILAN: Inter Milan kept their Serie A title defence bubbling with a vital away victory at the weekend and their Scudetto and Champions League chances have been boosted by fringe players coming up with the goods at just the right time. Having successfully come through a Champions League thriller with Barcelona, Simone Inzaghi made wholesale changes just as he did after the first leg. His side have responded with two league wins to move within one point of leaders Napoli. A 2-0 victory at Torino on Sunday, Inzaghi's 100th league win with Inter, came thanks to goals from Nicola Zalewski and Kristjan Asslani, while Napoli were held 1-1 at home to Genoa. Zalewski arrived on loan in February, having found himself out of favour at AS Roma, and while the Polish wing-back has only played one minute in the Champions League, he scored an impressive and important goal at Torino. His control of Alessandro Bastoni's pass was exquisite, selling his marker a dummy with a backheel flick which gave him room to cut inside and take the ball forward before bending his shot inside the far post. Bastoni was one of only two players selected by Inzaghi from the side which started the 4-3 extra-time win over Barcelona, and with no Lautaro Martinez or Marcus Thuram, Zalewski picked the perfect time to score his first Inter goal. Hakan Calhanoglu is Inter's reliable penalty taker, scoring from the spot against Barca and missing just one in 25 for the club but in his absence, Asslani has proved just as dependable. In the previous league game, Asslani converted a ninth-minute penalty versus Hellas Verona, the only goal of the game, and against Torino the Albanian doubled Inter's lead from the spot early in the second half. Mehdi Taremi was the player fouled for the penalty, with the Iran striker making his first league start since February, having come off the bench against Barcelona to provide an assist for another substitute, Davide Frattesi, to net the winner. Frattesi missed the Torino game injured and while he has only started four Champions League games, Inzaghi will count on his recovery for the May 31 final versus Paris St Germain, after the midfielder also came on to snatch a winner at Bayern Munich. Goalkeeper Josep Martinez arrived at the start of the campaign as back-up for Yann Sommer and made his fifth league start against Torino as Inzaghi rested the Swiss number one. Martinez filled in earlier this season when Sommer suffered a broken thumb, has conceded three goals in his five undefeated games and against Torino pulled off a fine save at the end of the first half to keep Inter ahead at the break. Inter have two league games left, and with doubts over the fitness of Frattesi, Lautaro Martinez, Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Benjamin Pavard for next weekend's game at home to Lazio, the Inzaghi will again rely on lesser-used players to do the job.
