Fumata Bianca Imminente per l`Accordo
Ange-Yoan Bonny of Parma in action during a Serie A match.
Ange-Yoan Bonny is now virtually an Inter Milan player. To make his transfer official, the Nerazzurri club and Parma only need to finalize the remaining administrative and economic details. These primarily involve the specifics of bonuses and payment terms. However, these points are not expected to jeopardize the already established agreement. Despite interest from other clubs, such as Stuttgart (who are currently selling Woltemade to Bayern and continue to send signals), the verbal understanding with Inter is solid. The “white smoke,” signaling the completion of the deal, is anticipated within the next few hours, certainly by the end of this week. The definitive transfer fee will be 24 million euros. Bonny is eager to board a plane and begin this new chapter in his career.
Video: Dribbling, muscles, and plenty of running: this is why Inter is focusing on Bonny.
Transfer Situation and Immediate Future
So, where will Bonny head after the signing? First, to Milan, where medical examinations are scheduled for Monday or Tuesday, followed by the signing of a five-year contract extending until 2030. Subsequently, he will meet with his “old/new” coach. Indeed, it will be Chivu who manages Bonny`s immediate future. Should Inter advance past Fluminense in the Club World Cup, Chivu will decide whether to fly the young Frenchman to the United States – no longer Charlotte, but Orlando, the potential venue for the quarterfinals. This is not a certainty but remains a possibility permissible under regulations until July 3rd. Various factors will be considered, including the state of Inter`s attack, which is no longer facing an emergency thanks to Pio Esposito`s emergence and Thuram`s complete return to the squad.
Meanwhile, Bonny is preparing diligently. He is currently in Ibiza, but his days are not just about leisure. The forward is training daily with his trusted athletic trainer, Alex Frustaci, focusing on strength and explosiveness. This ensures that if Inter were to call him up for the United States, he would be ready to contribute immediately. Bonny has consistently prioritized Inter over any other destination. Managed by Federico Pastorello, who also facilitated former coach Simone Inzaghi`s move to Al Hilal, Bonny has always expressed his preference for the Nerazzurri colors, even when Napoli made inquiries. His desire is even stronger now, as he will reunite with Chivu, a strong advocate for him; in 13 matches at Parma, the Romanian coach played the Frenchman in every game, starting him 12 times.
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Inter`s Strategic Plan
We are, therefore, at the finish line. Inter has long identified Bonny as an ideal fit due to his characteristics and ability to replicate Thuram`s style of play, particularly his capacity to attack deep spaces. One of the season`s unaddressed issues, which is yet to conclude, was the absence of other players capable of providing depth like Marcus, who, moreover, did not have a fortunate 2025 in terms of injuries or performance. Whether his arrival is primarily for the Club World Cup or the upcoming season matters little: Bonny is expected to complement both Lautaro and Pio Esposito perfectly. Pio Esposito, at this point, should be considered an additional starter. Once this third major signing is confirmed – following Sucic and Luis Henrique – Inter will evaluate further moves in the transfer market. For the attack, the plan is to strengthen the department with an attacking midfielder or a second striker, possibly one with experience. There is still time for that. Time that Bonny, now more than ever, is eager to seize.
