Inter Milan will reportedly make Manchester City loanee Manuel Akanji their first summer signing at the end of the 2025/26 season.
According to Calciomercato via FCInter1908, the San Siro giants have already decided to trigger a buyout option in their loan deal with Man City.
Despite joining the club on deadline day, Manuel Akanji has already become an essential part of the squad.
Indeed, the 30-year-old has quickly overtaken unsettled star Yann Bisseck in the pecking order.
Inter Milan to Make Manuel Akanji First Summer Signing in 2026
Inter boss Cristian Chivu has relied heavily on the Swiss center-back in the early stages of the season.
For perspective, Akanji has strung together four consecutive starts in Serie A.
Moreover, he featured in Inter’s 2-0 victory away to Ajax in the Champions League before coming off the bench against Slavia Prague.
Therefore, the club has already made up its mind.
Indeed, Inter will reportedly purchase the former Borussia Dortmund ace permanently next June.
Meanwhile, Bisseck could leave San Siro as early as January after losing his place in the team.