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Inter's Contract Crunch: Key Players Face Tough Decisions
29 Sep
Summary
- Inter prioritizes contract extensions for Calhanoglu, Dimarco, and Augusto.
- Club favors bonus-heavy contracts over high base salaries for players.
- Calhanoglu's expiring deal is the most urgent, with salary close to €6M annually.
Inter Milan is currently engaged in crucial contract negotiations with three of its key players: Hakan Calhanoglu, Federico Dimarco, and Carlos Augusto. These discussions have resumed following a recent leadership transition within the club's executive team. The club's overarching strategy for these extensions leans towards contracts structured primarily around performance-based bonuses and add-ons, rather than significant increases in base salaries.
The most immediate concern for Inter is the contract situation of Hakan Calhanoglu, whose current deal is set to expire at the end of the current season. While discussions with Dimarco and Augusto allow for more flexibility, Calhanoglu's future at the club is contingent on reaching an agreement on his contract terms. The club aims to keep his annual earnings around his current €6 million figure.
Federico Dimarco and Carlos Augusto also have ongoing contract talks, with the latter having recently agreed to stay and now due for a pay increase. The club's preference for incentive-laden contracts, similar to the Paulo Dybala deal, presents a potential challenge in negotiations, requiring skilled diplomacy to find mutually agreeable terms.
