Barcelona's 'Plan C' for the full-back falls through
The Catalan team had been monitoring the situation of this player for some time as they could sign him for free next summer.
Federico Dimarco, 28-year-old Italian left-back, is definitively moving away from the plans of FC Barcelona for the summer of 2027. Inter Milan has exercised the clause that extends his contract until June 2028, preventing the Blaugrana from signing him for free when the current season ends.
The decision, reported by Fabrizio Romano and confirmed by Giuseppe Marotta, poses a setback for Deco, who has been monitoring his contractual situation for months. The Italian club is also preparing a new negotiation to further extend his link.
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Federico Dimarco renews with Inter Milan until 2028
Inter Milan has exercised the unilateral option included in Federico Dimarco's previous contract. The clause allows for an automatic extension of his commitment for one additional season, moving from June 30, 2027 to June 30, 2028.
The club president, Giuseppe Marotta, confirmed the decision before the Champions League match against Feyenoord. The executive explained that the extension had been agreed upon with the player and that both parties intend to negotiate another contract in the coming months. Unexpected swap between Barcelona and Inter Milan!.
The operation also has economic consequences. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the new contract raises Dimarco's salary to approximately €5.2 million per year, while upcoming discussions will address a possible improvement through bonuses.
The goal is to reach a longer-term agreement. The Italian sports management aims to ensure the continuity of a player who finished last season with seven goals and 18 assists in Serie A, statistics that explain his importance within the team.
FC Barcelona loses the opportunity to sign him for free in 2027
Federico Dimarco's renewal represents a setback for FC Barcelona, which had identified the Italian as a potential addition to strengthen the left side.
The main appeal of the operation was his contractual situation. If the player had finished his commitment in June 2027, he would have been able to negotiate freely from January and arrive in Spain without Barcelona having to pay a transfer fee.
Deco had already explored other options last summer. According to SPORT, the Blaugrana proposed a deal that included Alejandro Balde and a financial compensation favorable to Inter.
Inter never considered parting ways with Dimarco
The proposal did not advance because the Italian club refused to part with Dimarco. Now, with the contractual extension, any attempt to sign him would require negotiating directly with the Milan entity.
The scenario is particularly complicated, as the player has also expressed his intention to continue in Italy. Marotta assured that there is a shared willingness to stay together, making a move to Spain currently improbable.
Upcoming meetings between Inter and the representatives of Federico Dimarco, led by Arturo Canales, will serve to negotiate an extension beyond 2028. The club intends to make progress during the current season, while Barcelona will have to rule out the option of a free transfer for 2027.
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