Inter Milan To Sign Hellas Verona Defender Outright – No Loan Deal

Inter Milan will sign defender Juan Cabal from Hellas Verona on a permanent deal right away rather than an initial loan.

This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.

Over the last week or so, Inter have been going full speed ahead in their efforts to sign Verona defender Cabal.

The Colombian has emerged as the Nerazzurri’s main target to reinforce in defense.

Inter’s plan has been to sign a left-sided defender.

This is largely because of the unexpected setback that is a long-term injury to Canadian international wingback Tajon Buchanan.

With Buchanan on the sidelines for the first few months of next season, Carlos Augusto will play primarily or exclusively on the flank.

And with Augusto tied up at wingback, Inter want to bolster the options on the left side of the back three.

There were a few options that Inter considered as far as a target in defense.

Both Mario Hermoso and Ricardo Rodriguez are available on free transfers this summer. Inter are certainly no stranger to free transfer signings.

And both of the former Atletico Madrid and Torino defenders are more than capable of playing on the left of a back three.

But Inter owners Oaktree preferred an investment in a younger player.

Therefore, the Nerazzurri turned their attention to Verona defender Cabal as their top target.

Inter To Sign Juan Cabal From Hellas Verona Outright

The negotiations for Cabal have progressed swiftly.

Inter have already found an agreement with Cabal on personal terms. He is set to sign a five-year contract worth around €1 million net per season plus add-ons.

Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri are closing in on an agreement with Verona.,

There are a few details left to iron out. But the total value of the deal should be around €10 million.

And crucially, report Tuttosport, it will be a permanent deal from the outset.

Inter had initially hoped to sign Cabal on an initial loan deal, which would then become a permanent one with an option or obligation to purchase the Colombian.

But Verona have been insistent on a permanent deal.

Therefore, Inter will sign Cabal for a fee in the region of €10 million. The deal could also include young winger Issiaka Kamate going the other way.