Manuel Akanji joined Inter Milan on loan from Manchester City in the final hours of the summer transfer window.

According to FCInterNews, the Swiss defender chose his shirt number after penning a one-year contract.

Inter paid a meager €1 million loan fee. However, the Nerazzurri can sign the 30-year-old permanently for €15 million.

Meanwhile, Benjamin Pavard has left San Siro to return to France, moving to Marseille on a season-long loan.

Manuel Akanji Picks His Inter Milan Shirt Number

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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: Manuel Akanji of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City FC at Emirates Stadium on February 02, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

According to the report, Manuel Akanji will wear the No.25 jersey.

Furthermore, the former Borussia Dortmund center-back could make his Serie A debut immediately after the international break.

It could not be more challenging as Inter take on bitter rivals Juventus in the latest edition of the famous Derby d’Italia.

In the meantime, Akanji will be part of Switzerland’s national team as they prepare for another set of FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Expectations are high, considering the Swiss star arrives with a stellar reputation and a wealth of experience.