Federico Dimarco and Hakan Calhanoglu are staying put, folks. That’s the word coming straight from Inter’s new director of sport, Dario Baccin, who just confirmed contract extension discussions are in full swing for two of their absolute stars. Baccin is adamant that both players want to keep rocking the Nerazzurri jersey, even with offers reportedly piling up from big names like Barcelona and Galatasaray across Europe. Talk about a statement from the new guy!
New Boss, New Era for Inter
This huge news drops right as Inter navigates a massive shift in their front office. Piero Ausilio, the man who has been a constant presence and shaped Inter for nearly 30 years in various roles, has officially parted ways with the club. An end of an era, no doubt. Word on the street is Ausilio is in advanced talks to join Tottenham Hotspur, potentially teaming up with coach Roberto De Zerbi. That’s a big move for him, but it left a void at Inter that needed filling, fast.
Stepping into that hot seat is Dario Baccin, who has, for years, been Ausilio’s right-hand man. So, while it’s a huge promotion with new responsibilities, it’s not like he’s totally new to the inner workings of the club. Baccin himself told DAZN Italia and Sky Sport Italia that his first few days “have not been that different to those before I was promoted.” You can hear the excitement, can’t you? He’s clearly pumped, saying it’s “very satisfying, because after so many years I get to measure myself directly with this position.” He’s not wasting any time, either, diving headfirst into perhaps his biggest challenge right out of the gate: keeping this incredible squad together.
Dimarco and Calhanoglu: Sticking With the Squad?
And when we say “incredible squad,” we’re looking directly at guys like Dimarco and Calhanoglu. These aren’t just any players; they’re getting serious proposals from abroad, including that rumored interest from powerhouses like Barcelona and Galatasaray. Any other club might panic, but Baccin isn’t blinking. He’s got a serious poker face, confidently stating they “have a very strong squad, so we are calmly discussing the situation, and more meetings are planned over the next few weeks.” He’s not wrong about the squad’s strength, and he’s certainly not letting the pressure get to him. The new director stressed that “everyone is happy at Inter,” and the club wants to “continue with them too.”
Baccin emphasized that the club has “clear ideas, and the players want to stay.” There’s “no rush,” he insisted, which really tells you how confident they are about these negotiations. He pointed to the “strong work” done over the last 10 years in building this team, and their goal is to “keep this squad at the top level,” all while “respecting the financial parameters.” It’s a delicate balancing act, but Baccin sounds like he’s ready to do the “best we possibly can” to make it all happen.
So, will these stars indeed stay and commit their futures to the Nerazzurri? All signs from the top brass point to yes, but the ink isn’t dry yet. You can catch Inter in action tonight at San Siro against Udinese, kicking off at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST). Keep an eye on those contract talks, because Baccin’s first big test is proving he can keep this squad together and at the absolute top where they belong.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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