Inter retains Mkhitaryan while parting ways with four players

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Inter retains Mkhitaryan while parting ways with four players
Summary

Inter Milan has extended Henrikh Mkhitaryan's contract following the departure of Yann Sommer, Francesco Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij, and Matteo Darmian, all of whom left the club on June 30th. Mkhitaryan agreed to a significantly reduced salary, moving from €4M to about half for the 2026/2027 season. The four departing players are exploring new opportunities, with De Vrij accepting a proposal from Panathinaikos. Inter is also focusing on acquiring Curtis Jones from Liverpool, although negotiations are ongoing. Mkhitaryan, entering his fifth season at San Siro, has played 187 matches for the club, scoring 12 goals and providing 21 assists.

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  • Mkhitaryan stays at Inter on reduced terms for next season.
  • Sommer, Acerbi, De Vrij, and Darmian leave the club.
  • De Vrij has signed with Panathinaikos after rejecting Inter’s offer.
  • Inter prioritizes Curtis Jones amid substantial negotiation gaps.
  • Mkhitaryan has 12 goals and 21 assists in 187 matches for Inter.
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Inter have retained just one of their veterans whose contracts were expiring, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while Yann Sommer, Francesco Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij, and Matteo Darmian all left the club on June 30th...

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