Inter Milan are preparing for significant changes in defence next summer, with three long-serving veterans increasingly expected to leave at the end of the season.
According to Tuttosport, the club is moving toward a clear generational shift, one aligned with Oaktree’s long-term strategy.
Therefore, several expiring contracts are unlikely to be renewed.
The futures of Francesco Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij and Matteo Darmian are now firmly in the spotlight.
All three are out of contract in June 2026, but the club must take a position this summer to avoid losing players without replacements in place.
Inter Milan Look Beyond Ageing Stars Acerbi, Darmian & De Vrij
Age is a key factor: Acerbi will turn 38 in February, De Vrij will be 34, and Darmian will be 36 in December.
The report suggests that Inter’s position is leaning toward letting the trio depart.
Therefore, marking the end of a cycle for a defensive core that has been central to the club’s success in recent years.
Oaktree have already signalled their intention to reduce the average age of the squad, and Inter have been scouting aggressively for centre-backs who fit the next phase of the project.