Inter secures Nicolo Barella’s loyalty despite Manchester City interest

Nicolo Barella has agreed to a new contract with Inter Milan until 2029, with a significant increase in salary from €6 million to €7 million annually.

Nicolo Barella Extends His Contract At Inter Denying Man City
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According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Barella has agreed to terms on a fresh contract that will bind him to the Italian club until 2029, while also receiving a significant salary increase. Currently earning €6 million (£5 million/$6.5 million) annually as his net salary, Barella’s new agreement will elevate it to €7 million (£6 million/$7.5 million). Despite keen interest from the Premier League, Barella has chosen to remain in Italy.

Manchester City purportedly approached to secure the midfielder during the summer, along with Newcastle, in their efforts to reinforce their squads. However, Inter dismissed all offers, and the Italian international has continued to be a pivotal figure this season, featuring in 31 matches across all competitions.

While Barella’s existing contract expires in 2026, Inter has now extended his tenure, ensuring his continued importance in Simone Inzaghi’s team. Having amassed 218 appearances for Inter and earned 51 caps for Italy, Barella’s new deal serves as a boon for Inter. Currently leading Serie A, they secured a victory against Salernitana on Friday night.

Nicolò Barella

Nicolò Barella

Forwarder, Midfielder

ItalyItaly

Age: 27

175 cm

68 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 34 1 Missed
Minutes 2599 76.4 Avg
Goals 2 0.1 Avg
Assist 3 0.1 Avg
Attempt 47 1.4 Avg
Passes 1882 55.483.9% AvgSucc
Yellow 7 0.2 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 6 times for 293 minutes for Champions League.

Nicolò Barella didn’t score any goal for Inter. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in Champions League. In the last match Inter won 4-0 against Salernitana.

Inter performance and stats

Inter

Manager: Simone Inzaghi
Rank 1st
Win 28
Draw 5
Loss 2
Goals 81-19
Diff 62
Rank 2nd
Win 3
Draw 3
Loss 0
Goals 8-5
Diff 3

Inter is currently 2nd in the Champions League with 12 points.

In the last 6 games, it has won 3 times and drawn 3 times. In its last match, Inter drawn 0-0 against Real Sociedad.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 8 goals and conceding 5.​

Inter will play the next match in Champions League against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday 20th of February in Milano. The prediction is Inter winning the match.​