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Two European Giants in Advanced Talks for Exciting Loan Deal

Turin, Italie. 26th May, 2024. Valentin Carboni (AC Monza) during the Italian championship Serie A football match between Juventus FC and AC Monza on May 25, 2024 at Allianz Stadium in Turin, Italy - Photo Morgese-Rossini/DPPI Credit: DPPI Media/Alamy Live News
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Olympique Marseille and Inter Milan are negotiating a loan deal for Valentin Carboni. The deal includes a €36 million buy option clause and a €40 million buy back clause for Inter. Carboni will sign a new contract with Inter before the loan move.

  • Olympique Marseille and Inter Milan are in talks for a loan deal for Valentin Carboni.
  • The deal includes a €36 million buy option clause and a €40 million buy back clause for Inter.
  • Carboni will sign a new contract with Inter before the loan move.

The Negotiations

Olympique Marseille and Inter Milan have scheduled a new round of talks next week to finalize the loan deal for Valentin Carboni. The discussions will focus on the loan fee, with a €36 million buy option clause (plus add-ons) and a €40 million buy back clause for Inter. Carboni is expected to sign a new contract with Inter before moving to Marseille on loan. This strategic move allows Inter to retain control over Carboni’s future while providing him with valuable first-team experience in Ligue 1.


Valentin Carboni: A Promising Talent

Valentín Carboni, born on March 5, 2005, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is an attacking midfielder currently playing for Inter Milan. Standing at 1.85 meters, Carboni has shown versatility in various attacking positions, including right winger, second striker, and center-forward. His career statistics for Inter Milan include:

  • Serie A: 36 appearances, 2 goals, 2 assists
  • Primavera 1: 29 appearances, 5 goals, 3 assists
  • UEFA Youth League: 6 appearances, 2 goals, 1 assist
  • UEFA Champions League: 1 appearance
  • Italy Cup: 1 appearance

Carboni has also represented Argentina at the U20 and senior levels, as well as Italy at the U17 level. His market value is currently estimated at €15 million, with his contract set to expire on June 30, 2028.

Strategic Implications for Both Clubs

The potential loan move to Olympique Marseille is a strategic decision for both clubs. For Inter Milan, it provides an opportunity for Carboni to gain valuable first-team experience in a competitive league. The inclusion of a €40 million buy back clause ensures Inter retains control over Carboni’s future. For Marseille, acquiring a player of Carboni’s caliber on loan with an option to buy could significantly bolster their attacking options.

This move aligns with Marseille’s recent strategy to strengthen their squad, as evidenced by their interest in acquiring Premier League players Eddie Nketiah and Mason Greenwood, and the confirmed departure of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Al-Qadsiah. These moves indicate Marseille’s dynamic approach to the transfer market and their efforts to rejuvenate the squad.

For further details, you can read more about Marseille’s transfer strategies and the potential impact of this loan deal on both clubs:

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