Revealed – Why Inter Milan Could Opt To Sign Ex AC Milan Defender On Short-Term Deal

Inter Milan could opt to sign Ricardo Rodriguez on a short-term deal due to the quicker-than-anticipated recovery of Tajon Buchanan.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

One way or another, Inter are planning to sign a left-sided defender this summer.

The Nerazzurri’s strategy follows from a serious injury that wingback Buchanan suffered.

The Canadian suffered a serious leg break in training while with the Canadian national team at the Copa America this summer. The recovery period will see him miss the first few months of the season.

Therefore, Carlos Augusto will be required to play exclusively at wingback whilst Buchanan is out. The versatile Brazilian will not be available to cover in defense.

As such, Inter are looking to sign a defender who can play on the left side of the back three.

Buchanan Recovery Time Could Push Inter Milan Towards Ricardo Rodriguez

Inter have always appeared to have two options for signing a defender.

One would be to move for a free transfer or loan opportunity. Ex-AC Milan defender Rodriguez’s deal with Torino has expired, whilst Mario Hermoso is another possibility as he’s out of contract with Atletico Madrid.

On the other hand, the Nerazzurri could also aim for a younger defender. That is reportedly the preference of owners Oaktree.

Inter had reportedly been on the verge of a deal for defender Juan Cabal before he instead joined Juventus.

Meanwhile the likes of Zenit St. Petersburg’s Robert Renan, Arsenal’s Jakub Kiwior, and Genoa’s Johan Vazquez are also on the Nerazzurri’s radar.

But in the meantime, Inter have received positive news regarding Buchanan.

The Canadian should be able to return to the pitch a few weeks earlier than expected given the progress of his recovery following surgery.

Therefore, the Nerazzurri may go the route of a short-term deal just to bridge the gap for the first few months of the season.

In that respect, a move for Rodriguez would be ideal.

The 31-year-old Swiss international would only demand a one-year deal. His wages would be relatively low.

Rodriguez would ensure that there would be sufficient depth in the backline at the start of the campaign. But Inter would not have to invest in him in the longer term.