Official: Inter part company with Sommer, Acerbi and Darmian
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Inter Milan have officially parted company with goalkeeper Yann Sommer, defender Francesco Acerbi, and defender Matteo Darmian, thanking them for their service.
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Attributed to original sourceInter have confirmed that they have parted company with senior squad members Yann Sommer, Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian whose contracts expire today: ‘Thank you for everything’.
Inter say farewell to Sommer and Acerbi 37-year-old goalkeeper Sommer joined Inter in the summer of 2023 and has served as the club’s no.1 for the last three seasons, making 100 Serie A appearances during his time in Italy, 139 across all competitions.
The former Switzerland international won two Serie A titles, a Coppa Italia, a Supercoppa Italiana and reached the 2024-25 Champions League final during his time in San Siro.
Centre-back Acerbi, 38, has been with Inter for one year longer than Sommer, joining in 2022, and made a total of 101 Serie A appearances during his time with the club (148 across all competitions).
His personal Nerazzurri trophy cabinet includes two Serie A titles, two Coppa Italia winners medals, two from the Supercoppa Italiana and two runners-up medals from the Champions League in 2022-23 and 2024-25.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 03: Francesco Acerbi of celebrates after being confirmed as Serie A champions following victory in the Serie A match against Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 03, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Inter have released long statements thanking both players for their efforts over the years: ‘Thank you for everything’.
It is also the final day in Nerazzurri colours for Darmian, who has spent the last six seasons in San Siro, making 150 Serie A appearances and 218 across all competitions. He ends his time in Milan with three league titles, three domestic cups, three super cups and two runs to the Champions League final.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 08: Matteo Darmian of FC Internazionale celebrates during the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and FC Internazionale at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on February 08, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Stefan De Vrij’s contract with Inter also comes to an end today. The Dutchman had been offered the opportunity to extend his stay, but now looks set to join Panathinaikos in Athens according to the latest updates.
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What happened
Inter Milan have announced the departure of three senior squad members. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer, centre-back Francesco Acerbi, and versatile defender Matteo Darmian all leave the club. All three played significant roles in Inter's recent domestic and European campaigns. The club expressed gratitude for their contributions, signaling a squad overhaul ahead of the new season.
Chance analysis
The departure of three key defensive players significantly weakens Inter Milan's spine. Sommer was the first-choice goalkeeper, Acerbi a veteran leader in central defense, and Darmian a reliable squad option. Inter will need to reinforce multiple defensive positions, with a new starting goalkeeper and central defensive partnership required. This is a major squad rebuild that will impact Inter's defensive solidity and experience in the short term.
Inter Milan lose their starting goalkeeper and two experienced defenders, creating a major defensive rebuild and likely short-term instability in the backline.
Inter's defensive core has been gutted — model a significant defensive downgrade for Inter in upcoming fixtures until replacements are confirmed.