In December and January, it was believed that Yuto Nagatomo – contracted at Inter until June 2019 – could leave Milan. There were the various interested parties: from Spain, specifically from Las Palmas, a couple of clubs in the Premier League, Olympique Marseille in France and Sampdoria in Italy.

In fact, according to a report from FcInterNews, Marseille had considered Nagatomo before acquiring Patrice Evra, while Sampdoria was an alternative in case of departure of one or more full-backs, and, if so, they would have made a dry-loan offer.

The departure, then, of Miangue Senna to Cagliari has instead changed the cards on the table with senior management at Inter who decided to keep him. Then, the Japanese international remained at Inter at the disposal of coach Stefano Pioli. He will stay in Milan until end of season and in June his future will be decided.