The Nerazzurri forward, currently stuck in his home country due to the ongoing conflict, is set to return to Milan soon, but likely not for an extended stay.
Mehdi Taremi in action for Inter during a Serie A match.
With just 43 appearances and a mere 3 goals – two from penalties in already decided matches (against Lecce in the league and Red Star in the Champions League, both with Inter already 3-0 up) and only one from open play – Mehdi Taremi`s tenure at Inter has largely been seen as a disappointment. His most bitter goal came in the Italian Supercup final, which AC Milan subsequently overturned. Taremi, once a top performer for Porto, has provided far less impact than anticipated for Inter. Compounding this, his hefty net salary of three million euros until 2027 is a significant burden. Consequently, Inter directors Marotta and Ausilio are actively seeking a new club for him. This won`t be Iran, where Taremi was stranded for weeks due to the escalation of the war with Israel, an unfortunate turn of events that occurred while he was in Tehran for national team commitments ahead of World Cup qualifiers.
Farewell
Fortunately, Taremi managed to leave the dangerous Iranian capital, finding safety in his hometown of Bushehr with his family. With the immediate threat slightly receded, Taremi is now able to return to Milan, though his stay is expected to be brief. Inter`s objective is clear: offload his substantial salary and complete a squad overhaul, particularly among backup players (Arnautovic and Correa have also departed). This strategy aims to provide Coach Chivu with a much-needed profile—an attacker capable of playing as an attacking midfielder. In recent weeks, several clubs, including Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Fenerbahce, and most notably Besiktas, have inquired about the Iranian forward with both Inter and his representatives.
Mehdi Taremi during an Inter Champions League match.
Following the Calhanoglu-Galatasaray saga, Turkish clubs have consistently shown a reluctance to pay exorbitant transfer fees (with Osimhen potentially being an exception), yet they offer high salaries to their transfer targets. This approach is not problematic for Inter in Taremi`s case, unlike with Hakan: if a club is serious about signing Taremi, Inter will give the green light. Marotta acquired him on a free transfer last summer and would be more than pleased to offload his costly wages, even if it means not receiving a transfer fee. Besiktas is making moves, Inter is waiting. The question remains: what will Taremi do?
