Manuel Akanji: I came to Inter to win Champions League

Inter secured Swiss international Manuel Akanji from Manchester City on a loan deal worth €2 million on deadline day, with a purchase obligation, if Inter win the Serie A title. If not, the club will still hold a purchase option of €15 million.

The 28-year-old defender will earn approximately €5 million net per year in salary.

The league loss against Udinese raised concerns over Inter’s defensive solidity, with Benjamin Pavard left on the bench sparking rumors of a potential exit.

On the final day of the transfer window, the Nerazzurri delivered a surprise twist.

Akanji: “Inter Is the Biggest Club in Italy”

After completing his move, Akanji expressed his excitement to InterTV: “For me, Inter is the largest club in Italy and one of the largest in the world, and it has proven it over the years. "

"It was very easy to choose this club. Inter has shown it can reach great finals. I hope we can reach the Champions League final again and win it this time. We faced each other in a final two years ago, and this time I hope Inter wins.”

Comparing Serie A With the Premier League and Bundesliga

The former Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City defender highlighted the differences between Europe’s top leagues:

“It will be different from the Premier League; even the Bundesliga was different. I have seen many Serie A games and I know the teams that play there. I really like this league, that’s another reason why I’m here. I really want to meet the coach and our way of playing.”