Frattesi: Inter’s asking price makes January exit unlikely | OneFootball

Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi is frustrated about the lack of playing time at the San Siro and looks willing to leave the club, but the Nerazzurri’s heavy investment in him just one and half years ago could complicate his exit in the short term.

According to recent reports, the Italy international is lamenting the few opportunities coach Simone Inzaghi has been giving him since his arrival in the summer of 2023, especially this season, when the former Sassuolo man only started four of his side’s 17 Serie A games.

Davide Frattesi of Italy gestures during the UEFA Nations League A soccer match Italy vs Israel in Udine, Italy, 14 October 2024. EPA-EFE/DAVIDE CASENTINI

With his playing chances hindered by the presence of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Nicolò Barella, who are Inter’s undisputed starters, the 25-year-old’s frustration grew to the point that he’s reportedly seeking an exit, with his former side Roma among the interested clubs.

Inter set high price tag on Frattesi

However, Calciomercato.com points out that the Biscione spent €33m, excluding bonuses, to sign Frattesi from Sassuolo in 2023, a figure that now forces them to set a particularly high price tag for the Italian, one that the Giallorossi are unlikely to meet, at least in January.

EMPOLI, ITALY – OCTOBER 30: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale scores a goal during the Serie A match between Empoli and FC Internazionale at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 30, 2024 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Gianluca Di Marzio suggested the Nerazzurri ask at least €45m to sell the midfielder, which is why Roma could only consider opening talks next summer, especially in case they decide to part ways with Lorenzo Pellegrini.

A lucrative offer from other clubs is the only event that could change such a scenario, but Tottenham, who were recently said to be also interested in the player, haven’t yet made any official offer.