Inter Milan ultimately had to settle for the second best after the 2024/25 campaign promised a lot.
Nerazzurri finished the season one point behind title winner Napoli and was hit well in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final. Meanwhile, at Coppa Italia, Inter was defeated by city rival AC Milan on two legs.
The club decides to return to the top this time, but they will have to navigate a considerable number of changes heading into the new season. In this article, we look forward to Inter’s 2025/26 campaign, starting with the Club World Cup.
New Manager
After the season surged, the chances of success have become so great that many fans have offered what the summer holds. Shortly after losing the European Cup at Allianz Arena, Simone Inzagi left San Siro’s hot seat four years later to join Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal.
Nerrazzuri was hit by PSG in the Champions League showpiece, which was a desperate and disappointing night for the club and its supporter base. For those who bet on the outcome, the French champions were impressive, but when the game began, when many were hoping for an even contest, no one would have expected such a dismantling.
“After four years of travel, it’s time to say goodbye to this club. During that time I gave it everything,” Inzagi said as he made the exit.
“I would like to dedicate my final words to the millions of Nerazzuri (Inter) fans who cheered me in difficult moments, crying, suffering, and celebrated with laughter in the six victories we have experienced together. I will never forget you.
Inzaghi’s successor is former interdefender Cristian Chivu, who has achieved many successes with Nerrazzuri as a player. The now 44-year-old centre-back has won three league titles with Inter, CoppaItalia twice, and of course, the Champions League with Jose Mourinho in 2010.
The new boss, who was Romania International, has helped keep Parma in Serie A after taking charge of the Crusaders’ final 13 league matches. But before that, he learned to trade with Inter, gaining coaches under 14, under 17, under 18 and under 19, and ranked between 2018 and 2014.
He appointed a former player with 168 appearances to the club, Inter said:
Rumor targets and possible outgoing in Inter Milan
Inter is one of the largest clubs in Europe, and as with every summer, the club links with many players.
Davide Frattesi has recently been reported as a target for Premier League clubs Tottenham and Nottingham Forest, but is expected to play a key role under Chivu this season.
Meanwhile, midfielder Hakan Karhanoglu is an interesting club in the Saudi Arabian professional league, according to the media. Forward Marco Arnautovic, who made 28 appearances in all competitions last season, left San Siro after his contract was over.
Who is the young Inter Milan called to the first team?
Due to the injury list that continued to grow last season, InterInter relied on the Primavera team at various stages.
Despite having enviable depth as competition in some respects clearly cost the team, the former manager had to find some emergency solutions to ensure that each game was full. The boss will hand over a call-up to some of the club’s most promising youths, hoping they will perform well and establish themselves as regulars on the first team in the future.
So let’s take a closer look at some of the talented young men who have recently joined their first team.
Gabriele re cecconi
The Rho native is a 19-year-old defender who has developed games with Appianoentile from his tender age. He plays mostly as a centre-back, but he can also act as a right-back.
Luka Topalovic
Last summer I interpoached a 19-year-old Slovenian from NK Domesar. He quickly established himself as one of the best gems at the club. The midfielder has made 43 appearances in all youth competitions so far, contributing with 11 goals and five assists.
In May, Topalovic made his first team debut, coming in the 80th minute of the final match of the Serie A season, when Nerrazzuri won 2-0 at COMO.
Thomas Belen Bruch
The 19-year-old is an Italian midfielder of German origin, part of the Inter youth rank since 2020. This season, he has produced 11 goals and four assists in 31 appearances on the youth side.
Berenburch appeared in the first team in March and replaced Fratesi in a 2-1 Champions League victory at Fayenord, so Chiv will likely call him out.
Matteos Pinacque
The 18-year-old is an Italian striker and began his career at Pordenon Academy before moving to Inter in 2020. This season he scored 12 goals and provided two assists to his teammates in 44 appearances, and served as a sub-23s feature in the 2025/26 campaign.
Club World Cup
Inter and Chivu have been busy summers as they participated in the FIFA Club World Cup and were selected as eligible teams ranked fourth in the UEFA 4th year ranking system.
Nerrazzuri, depicted in Group E of the 32-team competition, will first face Mexican giant Monterrey in the Rose Bowl, and will also face the river board along with Seattle’s Japanese Urawa Red Diamond.
The Serie A season will be held at Opening Weeks, with Turin and Udinese in the opening game in late August. They then take on both sides of their trip to Cagliari, the newly promoted Sassoro and Cremonese, before a tough trip to fellow Giants Juventus arrives.
Overall, Intel will face the challenge of offering so much hope and overcoming the disappointment of the campaign to add silver to its trophy cabinets.
