Inter Milan Considering Offloading Nicolo Barella Next Season Following Disappointing Performance
The future of Inter Milan’s star midfielder, Nicolo Barella, is now a major question mark.
Nicolo Barella is under close scrutiny by both Inter Milan and the Italian national team, following a significant decline in his performance this season.
The unimpressive performance of Nicolo Barella has caused deep concern for the Nerazzurri management.
Indeed, the Italian international midfielder has only scored one goal and provided six assists in Serie A this season.
Furthermore, Barella ended his Champions League campaign without contributing any goals or assists.
Barella’s ineffectiveness in midfield this season has led to reports that Inter may consider listening to offers from other clubs in the upcoming summer transfer window.
The club’s financial situation is also influencing this situation.
After being eliminated early from the Champions League following a defeat against Bodo/Glimt, Inter is expected to suffer financial losses due to failing to reach the round of 16.
The sale of star players, including the potential departure of Barella, Marcus Thuram, or Denzel Dumfries, is predicted to be a logical step to balance the club’s financial balance.
Barella’s failure to demonstrate leadership on the field during crucial moments is a warning sign for Gli Azzurri, especially ahead of the World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland next month.
Reports indicate that Gattuso is ‘concerned’ about the midfielder’s declining performance.
This makes Barella’s call-up to the national squad uncertain, given that the national team needs players in top condition for crucial matches.
A similar situation is being experienced by Davide Frattesi, who has also been deemed to have performed disappointingly, with only three assists from 24 appearances this season.
Inter Milan is expected to undertake a major squad overhaul in the middle of 2026.
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