Inter are planning to extend the contract of defender Milan Skriniar soon, and could also give him the captaincy when Samir Handanovic leaves the club.

This according to Italian news outlet FCInter1908, who report that the club have no doubts about wanting to secure the 27-year-old’s future.

Skriniar has been an important part of the Nerazzurri’s team since joining from Sampdoria in the summer of 2017, and for his part the player has always been clear about his will to stay at the club, even when his place was insecure in the early part of Antonio Conte’s time in charge.

The Slovak defender’s performance against Liverpool to help the team keep a clean sheet against Liverpool in a 1-0 Champions League win only further reinforced his importance to the side.

Skriniar’s current deal is set to run out at the end of June 2023, but the club intend to renew with him soon, while he could also be rewarded for his form with the captaincy.