AS Roma in a Tight Spot: Manu Koné Could Depart to a GIANT of Serie A

The capital team is having serious problems retaining the French midfielder

Héctor Andreu | 12 Sep 2025 | 19.24
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Manu Koné, Inter Milan's target / Sempreinter.com
Manu Koné, Inter Milan's target / Sempreinter.com

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Inter Milan continues to move its pieces in the market, and one of the names that appears on its priority list is that of Manu Koné, the French midfielder currently playing for AS Roma.

Although at the Olimpico they claim the player is non-transferable, the financial reality of the Giallorossi could open a different scenario in the coming weeks. The pressure from the Nerazzurri, combined with the economic urgencies of the capital's team, make this operation one of the hottest in Italian football.

Inter aims to take advantage of Roma's issues to sign Manu Koné

Roma is going through a delicate moment. As reported by 'Gazzetta dello Sport', the financial fair-play restrictions compel the club to balance its accounts, which could lead to the need to part ways with key players. In this context, Koné stands out as one of the potential departures that would help ease the financial situation. However, for the Roman entity, losing a player of his caliber would be a significant blow to Daniele De Rossi's project. Nevertheless, the economic logic threatens to prevail.

Inter, on the other hand, views the situation optimistically. The Lombard directive believes it's not a matter of "if" but "when." They are convinced that if they maintain interest and pressure, Roma will eventually yield. Furthermore, the operation would make strategic sense: strengthening the midfield with a player capable of providing intensity, range, and creativity both now and in the future. Koné fits perfectly into Simone Inzaghi's vision, who has been seeking a player of this profile for months.

The 24-year-old player has already demonstrated, in Serie A and previously at Borussia Mönchengladbach, that he can be decisive in European elite football. His youth and potential make him a highly attractive piece for any ambitious project. Inter is aware of this and does not want to miss out on this opportunity, especially if they can secure the deal under advantageous economic conditions given their rival's situation.

For Roma, the dilemma is clear: resist Inter's offensive or acknowledge that financial difficulties necessitate prioritizing sales. The Roman supporters may not welcome the departure of a player who is just starting to establish himself, but the management must consider the overall stability of the club.

All signs point to the upcoming weeks being decisive. Inter will continue to press, and Roma will have to decide whether to sacrifice one of its talents to meet the commitments demanded by UEFA. In one way or another, the future of Manu Koné is at the center of a showdown between two giants of Italian football, with the market and financial fair play as silent protagonists.

Inter Milan seems to have all the cards in their favor. The constant pressure and economic necessity of their rival could turn this operation into a masterstroke for the Nerazzurri, who see Koné as the ideal piece to strengthen a top-level midfield and continue to compete for everything in Italy and Europe.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La Roma contra las cuerdas: Manu Koné podría marcharse a un GIGANTE de la Serie A

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