Inter Milan wants to lower the team's average age and is now targeting young players with potential

According to the latest report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan aims to lower the average age of their squad and is already making preparations for the summer transfer window.
Statistics show that Inter has an average age of 29.7 years, making them the oldest team in Serie A. In comparison, Juventus has an average age of 25.3, Fiorentina 25.7, while AC Milan, Lazio, Atalanta, and Napoli range between 26.1 and 27.8 years.

The report highlights two key considerations regarding this data. On one hand, Simone Inzaghi benefits from experienced and mature players who can anticipate match situations and handle crucial moments effectively. On the other hand, with such a demanding schedule, Inter’s key players may struggle to maintain the same level of mental focus and, most importantly, physical performance. Given their frequent use across Serie A, the Champions League, the Coppa Italia, and the Supercoppa Italiana, a drop in performance levels is foreseeable.

As a result, despite the winter transfer window having just closed, Inter may accelerate their market moves to provide Inzaghi with alternative options while also reducing the squad’s high average age.

One particularly interesting name for Inter’s future, who wouldn’t require a significant investment, is Pio Esposito. Currently the top scorer in Serie B with 12 goals in 21 matches, Esposito was loaned to Spezia last summer. In July, the youngest of the three Esposito brothers will return to Inter and could replace either Marko Arnautović or Joaquín Correa, both of whom are nearing the end of their contracts.

Mehdi Taremi’s future remains uncertain, as he has yet to meet expectations. Meanwhile, another name on Inter’s transfer shortlist is Santiago Castro, a Bologna forward seen as the perfect successor to Lautaro Martínez. Due to his movement and playing style, he has even been dubbed “Little Lautaro.” However, Bologna’s high valuation complicates the deal, and Inter is exploring ways to complete the transfer—potentially securing Castro as early as July, before the Club World Cup.

Another target from Bologna is defender Jhon Lucumí, who is viewed as an ideal replacement for Francesco Acerbi, whose contract is set to be terminated. While Stefan de Vrij has been performing well, his age remains a factor.

Additionally, Inter has already secured Croatian midfielder Luka Sučić from Dinamo Zagreb, who is likely to replace Davide Frattesi.

In recent years, Beppe Marotta has made a habit of securing high-profile players on free transfers. However, with Oaktree Capital’s new financial strategy, Inter’s market approach has shifted towards targeting young talents with potential.

This explains why the club has engaged in multiple discussions over the past few months with Lille forward Jonathan David and Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah. However, their high salary demands stalled negotiations before they could progress further.

Ultimately, Inter’s objective is clear: to rejuvenate the squad and provide Simone Inzaghi with diverse tactical solutions. Under the vision of Marotta and Piero Ausilio, the blueprint for Inter Milan’s future is already taking shape.