Inter Milan Secure Young Talent Andy Diouf in €25M Deal
- MILAN, Italy — Inter Milan have officially announced the signing of midfielder Andy Diouf from RC Lens in a deal worth €20 million, with up to €5 million in add-ons. The French international recently completed his medical and signed a five-year contract with the Nerazzurri.
Diouf, 22, will wear the iconic Number 17 jersey and joins under the guidance of new coach Cristian Chivu. His transfer ranks as Lens’s third highest-ever sale, trailing only Abdukodir Khusanov’s move to Manchester City and Elye Wahi’s to Marseille.
The agreement represents a strategic shift for Inter, signaling a renewed focus on investing in young talent. According to reports, this acquisition underscores a new direction in their transfer policy.
Lens coach Pierre Sage expressed mixed emotions about the move, stating, *“We wanted to keep Andy Diouf… but the opportunity was not something we could turn down.”*
Diouf has wasted no time integrating: he’s already training with the first team and is expected to be included in Inter’s squad for their Serie A opener against Torino.
With Diouf’s arrival, Inter’s summer signings now include Petar Sucic, Luis Henrique, Ange-Yoan Bonny, and the latest midfield addition aimed at bolstering both present performance and future promise.
