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Scoring in the Derby After City Assist, Winger Remains Key Player
From the east, where the sun rises, one of Inter's greatest certainties for both the present and the future continues to emerge relentlessly. Federico Dimarco shines brightly, radiating his own light and illuminating others. In simpler terms, during the tour in Hong Kong and Perth, the Italian winger was involved in both goals scored by Chivu's team in the 180 minutes of high-profile friendlies played in that part of the world (excluding only the penalty shootout against Manchester City). Against the English side, his assist set up Benjamin Pavard's goal, while in the unprecedented Australian derby against Milan, he took matters into his own hands, finding the net himself after a pass from Nicolò Barella. In short, the Inter team of 2026-27 may not be exactly the same as the one that concluded the season with a double, but one thing remains constant: the reliability on the left flank. Since the mid-July training camp in Germany, he has reaffirmed his desire to pick up exactly where he left off last season. Crucial.
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As August begins, with just over two weeks until the new Serie A season kicks off, every Inter fan looking back sees a memorable season, enshrined like cherished memories. Dimarco himself confessed that just over two months ago, it was 'the best moment of my life. Dedicated to those who thought I was finished.' And from the left flank, that's that. His assist record in Serie A remains a jewel, adorning the year of the domestic double. But with the accounts settled and the celebrations over, summer demands looking forward. On the horizon is a season to consolidate and grow in the Champions League ('We know that last year we went out too early against an opponent who was technically inferior but proved stronger than us on the pitch,' said the Inter number 32). For Dimarco, however, a contract renewal also looms large. The winger's current deal expires in 2027, at the end of next season, but Inter has the option to unilaterally extend his contract for another year, until 2028. This, above all, will be the first step towards progressing further together. Sitting down at the table will facilitate further dialogue between the parties to discuss how to continue an already long love story between the boy from Porta Romana and the Nerazzurri colours: straight through to 2030, this will become the new objective. A new handshake, a new signature to further consolidate the bond between the club and a pivotal member of the squad, both for the present and for years to come.
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Beyond renewals (Yann Bisseck's deal is already official until 2031, and Pio Esposito is also among those set for a new signature), the transfer market brings new developments. On the defensive front, concerning Cristian Romero, there are no substantial updates: an agreement with Tottenham exists, but not with the Argentine regarding his wages. Furthermore, the presence of Pavard – with his €5 million salary – does not make it easy to bring in another player who demands even one or two million more. Amidst this impasse, Atlético Madrid is attempting to intervene, approaching the Spurs before engaging in talks with 'Cuti'. On the right, the option of Moussa Diaby remains alive (but watch out for Bayer Leverkusen, who are offering only cash without counterparts to Al-Ittihad), while Nico Gonzalez's situation is still developing.
This article was originally written in Italian by La Gazzetta dello Sport editor. The English version has been generated using AI translation tools. If you notice any translation errors or have suggestions, please contact us at iniziativegazzetta@rcs.it
