Italian Journalist Luca Marchetti: “Milan Skriniar Could Sign Inter Milan Contract Extension Which Contains A Minimum Fee Release Clause”

Inter could extend defender Milan Skriniar’s contract but include a minimum fee release clause in the deal.

This according to Sky Sport Italia journalist Luca Marchetti, who spoke to TMW Radio via FCInterNews and explained that the inclusion of a release clause could be one way of reaching an agreement with the 27-year-old for the Nerazzurri.

Negotiations between Inter and Skriniar have been well underway for around two months, but with little sign that a decision by the Slovakian is immediately at hand one way or the other.

Given the stage that Skriniar finds himself at in his career, he could well be hesitant to commit his future for a lengthy period.

Accordingly, the Nerazzurri could aim to reach a compromise with the 27-year-old which allows him to leave his options open.

Moreover, the inclusion of a release clause in a deal could mean that, whilst Inter would be at risk of losing Skriniar, it would be for a fee rather than on a free transfer.

Marchetti noted that “Inter have to sell to make up for losses in their budget.”

“I don’t think they will do so in January, but for example with Skriniar they would currently either have to sell him now, or lose him on a free transfer in June.”

“Given this, the Slovakian could renew his contract with a minimum fee release clause, so as to allow the club to still bring in a big fee,” Marchetti continued.

“Right now, it’s not uncommon to see players leave on free transfers, for example Dybala from Juventus.”