Frattesi salutes Inter fans: 'We were incompatible, but in those highs…'
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Davide Frattesi bids farewell to Inter Milan fans, acknowledging that his spell at the club didn't fully work out while cherishing the positive moments.
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Attributed to original sourceDavide Frattesi has written an unusual farewell note to Inter fans after his transfer to Lazio. ‘Perhaps we weren’t compatible, we had ups and downs, but in those moments broke the sky in two.’
The midfielder has completed his move to Lazio , on loan for €5m with option to buy for a further €10m plus 50 per cent of the profit from a future sale.
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) He had been with the Nerazzurri since leaving Sassuolo in 2023, but despite some epic moments including decisive Champions League goals against Bayern Munich and Barcelona, the Italian never became a regular.
There were ultimately 122 competitive appearances, with 15 goals and 12 assists, but only 36 of those were in the starting XI over three years.
Frattesi had iconic Inter moments epa12078784 FC Inter’s Davide Frattesi (R) celebrates scoring the 4-3 goal during the UEFA Champions League semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona, in Milan, Italy, 06 May 2025. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI Frattesi wrote a message to the Inter fans that felt more like a relationship break-up, or at least a conscious decoupling.
“It’s true… perhaps we weren’t destined to stay together, perhaps we were incompatible. We had some highs and lows, but in those moments we broke the sky in two.
“It was the greatest honour of my life to play for you, and when I saw San Siro pushing us on… I felt unbeatable.
“Unfortunately, something changed in my after that cursed final and it’s only right that Inter keep those who can still give 101 per cent.
“I loved you like brothers and sisters, I will always be your biggest fan. Davide.
“P.S. The yellow gate is mine, remember.”
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This was a reference, as shown in the pictures he posted, of when he scored the last-gasp 4-3 winner against Barcelona and climbed up the yellow gate to scream along with the fans.
Frattesi was also referring to the ‘cursed’ Champions League Final that Inter lost 5-0 to Paris Saint-Germain in 2025, their second lost final in three years.
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What happened
Davide Frattesi has publicly said goodbye to Inter Milan supporters, signaling his departure from the club. The midfielder admitted that he and the club were 'incompatible' in some ways, but expressed gratitude for the highs they shared together. The farewell message suggests Frattesi is set to leave Inter, likely on a permanent transfer or loan, ending a tenure that never fully met expectations. Inter are expected to recoup funds from the sale as they reshape their midfield options.
Chance analysis
Frattesi's departure frees up a midfield slot and potentially generates transfer revenue for Inter. His underwhelming spell at the San Siro — despite showing quality at Sassuolo and with Italy — means Inter are likely looking at this as a chance to rebalance their squad. The farewell tone suggests both parties see the split as mutually beneficial, though Inter may need a replacement depending on their midfield depth plans.
Inter lose a squad midfielder; Frattesi gains a fresh start at a club where he can be a regular starter.
Frattesi's exit reduces Inter's midfield depth; assess whether they sign a replacement before the window closes.