Inter's Contract Renewals: Dimarco Leads the Charge
Pio Esposito’s extension to 2031 was not a one-off gesture. It was a signal. According to Corriere dello Sport, once the summer transfer window shuts, Inter’s directors will dive straight into a decisive phase: securing the contracts of the core that delivered the 21st Scudetto and is expected to keep the club at the summit.
The message from the San Siro boardroom is clear: no drifting, no last-minute drama. The hierarchy of renewals will be tackled early in the autumn, before any tension can build around expiring deals or unsettled stars.
Dimarco at the top of the list
Front and centre sits Federico Dimarco.
The star left-back, crowned MVP of the Scudetto campaign, is under contract until 2027, with Inter holding an option for an extra year. On paper, there is no rush. In reality, his importance demands action.
Dimarco is understood to be pushing for a raise that matches his status. He currently earns around 4 million euros per season and is hoping to move up to 5 million, a figure that would reflect the weight of his contribution on the pitch and in the dressing room.
Inter, reassured by the length of his deal and the club option, are calm. Dimarco, for his part, remains focused on performances, but is open to a longer agreement that ties his future even more tightly to the Nerazzurri.
This is not just a contract. It is the cornerstone of the next cycle.
Carlos Augusto and the battle for minutes
Behind Dimarco, another left-sided story is unfolding.
Talks with Carlos Augusto have been running for months. Inter have put a proposal on the table that would lift his salary to around 3 million euros, a significant bump for the former Monza man.
The question is not only about money. It is about minutes.
Under Cristian Chivu, Augusto is fighting for space in a sector dominated by Alessandro Bastoni and Dimarco. The Brazilian’s willingness to commit long term will depend on how he sees his role evolving in that crowded left channel. Inter want to reward his versatility; Augusto wants assurances that he is more than a permanent understudy.
The negotiation is as tactical as anything that happens on the pitch.
Calhanoglu enters a critical year
If Augusto’s case is about role, Hakan Calhanoglu’s is about legacy.
The playmaker has officially entered the final year of his contract. That alone raises the stakes. President Beppe Marotta has already stepped in publicly to underline Calhanoglu’s importance to what he calls Inter’s “historical project.”
The club cannot afford to let a player of his calibre drift toward free agency. His renewal is not just a financial decision; it is a statement about continuity in the heart of midfield, where his vision and set-piece quality have become non-negotiable pillars of the side.
Inter know the clock is ticking. Calhanoglu’s file will not be allowed to gather dust.
A longer horizon: 2028 and beyond
Beyond these immediate dossiers lies a broader, more delicate puzzle stretching toward 2028.
Names like Alessandro Bastoni, Marcus Thuram, Manuel Akanji and Piotr Zielinski define the current spine of the squad. Each will need a tailored plan that balances age, physical load, and wage structure with the club’s long-term sporting ambitions.
Inter cannot simply renew everyone on the same terms. They must stagger deals, anticipate peaks and declines, and keep the wage bill aligned with revenue while still behaving like a club that intends to compete for titles every season.
That is why the Esposito extension felt like more than a youth contract. It was the opening move in a larger game.
At Inter, the season of contract renewals never really stops. The question now is simple: can this board turn today’s Scudetto heroes into the backbone of tomorrow’s Inter, before Europe’s predators start to circle?
