Inter Milan has officially announced the signing of defender Manuel Akanji from Manchester City. The club confirmed the transfer in a statement published on its official website. The Swiss international, born in 1995, joins the Nerazzurri on a temporary deal that includes an option to buy, which can become an obligation if certain conditions are met.
Akanji becomes the 23rd Swiss player in the history of the club. The club’s statement welcomed the defender, noting he brings “composure, calmness, and a quiet strength” to the team as he prepares to begin his new adventure with Inter.