Swiss Defender’s Current Loan Situation
Fabio Capello, the former manager of AC Milan, believes that Inter Milan should take action to secure Manuel Akanji. The Swiss international is currently on a year-long loan from Manchester City, with a permanent transfer option set at €15 million.
Capello’s Assessment
Capello is convinced that the performance levels shown by Akanji should be enough for Inter’s management to activate the purchase clause.
His Statements on Akanji
Capello remarked that Akanji has shown strong talent, along with good skill and maturity. He said that the defender reminds him of a midfield leader at Inter, even if he is not at that level yet.
He added that if he had to make the decision again, he would definitely secure a player like Akanji. At 30 years old, in a league like Serie A, Akanji can continue to contribute for several more seasons. Capello stressed that Inter should consider what better options they could realistically find.
Insight on Luka Modric
Capello also praised Luka Modric’s impact at AC Milan this season, saying that he has exceptional intelligence and can read the game faster than others.
He concluded by noting that the tempo of Italian football is very methodical, and by the time Modric receives the ball, he already understands the situation and knows his next move.