Report – Inter Closing In on Four Major Contract Renewals
Inter are working to secure the futures of four key players, with Carlos Augusto and Hakan Calhanoglu expected to agree new contracts before Christmas. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nerazzurri have made progress in negotiations with the Brazilian defender and the Turkish midfielder.
Meanwhile, they have also opened discussions with Marcus Thuram and Federico Dimarco. Carlos Augusto appears closest to putting pen to paper. The 27-year-old is reportedly on the verge of extending his stay at San Siro until 2031, with his annual salary set to rise to €3.5 million plus bonuses. His current deal runs until 2028.
Calhanoglu’s situation requires greater urgency. The midfielder’s contract expires in June 2027, meaning he could negotiate with other clubs from January. Both parties want to continue their partnership. However, they must find common ground over his salary.
Our take on Inter & contract renewals
Inter are keen to reduce the fixed portion of their wage commitments, particularly for older players, and place greater emphasis on performance-related bonuses.
On the other hand, Thuram and Dimarco remain under contract until 2028, but Inter have already started laying the groundwork for extensions. The club intends to hold further meetings with both players in the coming weeks, although neither is expected to sign a new deal before the end of the year.
The Nerazzurri have no intention of putting any of the four players on the market. Instead, the reigning Serie A champions want to preserve the core of Cristian Chivu’s squad while introducing a bonus-based salary structure that rewards appearances, goals, and assists.
