{
  "id": 16468689,
  "title": "Report – Inter Face Tough Contract Talks as Italian Wingback Asks for Huge Pay Rise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/report-inter-face-tough-contract-talks-as-italian-wingback-asks-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T11:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/report-inter-face-tough-contract-114500551.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter Football Club is engaged in intense contract negotiations with Italian wingback Federico Dimarco, who is demanding a substantial salary increase. According to sources, Dimarco desires an annual wage of approximately €7.5 million, which would surpass his current earnings of around €5.2 million per season. If successful, this would make him the second-highest paid player at Inter, trailing only captain Lautaro Martinez, who commands an estimated €9 million annually.\n\nInter management is hesitant to agree to Dimarco's proposed salary, as they aim to exercise tighter financial control over their wage expenditures under the guidance of owners Oaktree. While the Nerazzurri acknowledge Dimarco's significance to Cristian Chivu's project, they are unwilling to exceed their predetermined financial boundaries. Nevertheless, the club has indicated their intention to extend Dimarco's contract by an additional year, expiring in June 2027, before the season concludes in 2026.\n\nDimarco, 28 years old, had a noteworthy 2025/26 season, netting seven goals and contributing 18 assists in Serie A. However, he has faced setbacks due to a recent injury and increased competition from Carlos Augusto in the current campaign. Despite these challenges, both parties are hopeful about resolving their differences amicably. Dimarco has strong personal connections to Inter, having progressed through the club's youth system, and the Nerazzurri view him as a crucial component of Chivu's squad.\n\nInter appears committed to incorporating performance-related bonuses into any new contract agreement, aiming to align Dimarco's financial incentives with his on-field contributions. A resolution to the negotiations is anticipated in the coming months, although Inter remains resolute in their stance regarding wage limitations.",
  "summary": "Inter face a delicate contract negotiation with Federico Dimarco, whose lucrative contract demands could complicate his long-term future at Giuseppe Meazza. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the It...",
  "key_points": [
    "Inter Football Club negotiating with Federico Dimarco for contract extension.",
    "Dimarco seeks €7.5 million annual wage, up from €5.2 million.",
    "Club hesitant to exceed financial limits, seeks contract extension through 2027."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}