The arrival of Mehdi Taremi is pushing Marko Arnautovic further down the pecking order at Inter Milan.
This is highlighted in today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. The newspaper suggest that the Austrian could leave as he sees the prospect of reduced playing time.
35-year-old former West Ham United and Stoke City striker Arnautovic is back in training for Inter.
Arnautovic’s post-EURO 2024 vacation ended yesterday. However, he did not make an immediate return to training. This was due to some flu-like symptoms.
But Arnautovic should be back in training soon enough.
And once the Austrian is back with the squad, he may confront the new reality that awaits him.
Taremi Pushes Arnautovic Down Pecking Order At Inter – Exit Looming?
Last season, Arnautovic had been a backup option in attack at Inter.
The Austrian more or less did what was expected of him in that regard. He carried the load when Lautaro Martinez or Marcus Thuram were injured or needed a rest.
Next season, though, Inter will have Mehdi Taremi in the squad.
Taremi is a striker who has a similar profile to Arnautovic. But perhaps unlike the Austrian, the Iranian international will be pushing to start more regularly.
If Inter are to have all of Taremi, Martinez, and Thuram regularly rotating in and out of the starting eleven, they will have less of a need for an experienced backup like Arnautovic.
Therefore, the former West Ham United striker will have a decision to make this summer.
Arnautovic may see the writing on the wall now that he’s back in training.
Therefore, it will be up the the 35-year-old to decide whether he’s ready to accept what will undoubtedly be a backup role.
If Arnautovic wants to play regularly, he may well have to leave Inter.
Then, the Nerazzurri will be ready to listen to offers for the Austrian.
