Panathinaikos were hoping to seal a deal for Inter Milan striker Joaquin Correa, but the move has reportedly collapsed.
The 30-year-old is now a fifth-choice attacker for the Nerazzurri, with Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, Mehdi Taremi and Marko Arnautovic all ahead of him in the pecking order.
Therefore, Simone Inzaghi considers his old Lazio pupil surplus to requirement. The manager also excluded him from his Champions League list.
Over the past few days, Panathinaikos emerged as a possible destination for the Argentine. At one stage, many believed the deal would see the light.
But according to Sport Mediaset via FcInterNews, the talks between the parties have now faltered.
As the source explains, Panathinaikos were hoping to sign Correa before presenting their Conference League squad to UEFA. The deadline expired yesterday.
Joaquin Correa Transfer From Inter Milan To Panathinaikos Collapses
So while Greek clubs can still sign new players until September 11th, the Athenians wouldn’t be able to register Correa on their European list.
Nevertheless, the source believes an exit remains possible, as several Turkish sides have inquired about the former Sevilla and Sampdoria man.
Correa’s contract with the Italian champions will expire in June 2025.
So it remains to be seen if he will see out his deal or find himself new accommodation in the coming days, although his options are now limited with the transfer window shut in most countries.
The Argentina international signed for the Nerazzurri in the summer of 2021. He spent two underwhelming campaigns at Appiano Gentile. He then endured a forgettable loan stint at Marseille before rejoining Inzaghi’s squad this summer.
