Inter, better Dumfries or Palestra? The comparison

The upper levels of the Nerazzurri have already started to leaf out the daisy: Gym or Dumfrieswho for the right wing? This is Inter’s “dilemma” ahead of the World Cup, where Denzel will be the Netherlands’ arrow. Marco on the other hand, after a season as a protagonist in the ranks of Pisacane’s Cagliari, will go on holiday and keep his phone turned off. Your agent will take care of everything. His profile is among the most searched for. Understandable: 37 appearances, one goal, 4 assists, his debut in the national team, certificates of esteem everywhere. In short, Palestra da Buccinasco would represent a safe investment in line with Oaktree’s projects, i.e. harpooning futuristic youngsters on which to build the Inter of the future.

why dumfries

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The points in favor of Dumfries are strange: the Dutchman is the master of the Nerazzurri’s right wing. His injury, which lasted about four months, made the limitations of Luis Henrique, forged in Marseille by De Zerbi’s football, even more evident. Before wearing the Nerazzurri shirt he had scored nine goals and ten assists in all competitions. Obligatory premise: he didn’t play full range and was much more offensive. This year he has found many more difficulties, especially in the defensive phase. Dumfries, who returned in February, slowly regained their place, also scoring the “scudetto double” against Como at the end of April. Two fundamental goals to put a point on the championship. Over his head hangs a sword of Damocles called the “clause”. From 1 to 31 July its price is 25 million. An affordable figure that could entice several big names. Last season there was a little something with Barcelona, ​​the team “dominated” in the Champions League semi-final, but nothing concrete. Dumfries, 30 years old, has a contract expiring in 2028. It is logical to think of a generational change in the near future, but for Inter – clause aside – he still remains central.

because gym

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The choice of Palestra, owned by Atalanta, would have a double purpose: on the one hand it would be a “conservative” graft, in full continuity with the formation and qualities that the 3-5-2 imposes, while on the other it would allow Marotta and Ausilio to secure the right flank for a decade. Palestra is 21 years old and grew up between Buccinasco and Assago, a suburb of Milan. Before wearing the Dea shirt he played for a season at the Inter Academy, a club affiliated to the Nerazzurri. Fate could bring him back to wearing the same colors. This year he was the second player for successful dribbles in all of Serie A: 71. More than Nico Paz, Conceicao, Saelemaekers, Rodriguez, De Ketelaere. Only Yildiz has completed more. That’s not all: he was the fifth defender for total shots, the sixth for chances created, the ninth for key passes. Statistics dominated by Dimarco, at the top of all. Pisacane also deployed him as a winger in a disguised 4-3-3, with Zé Pedro “blocked” on the right and him free to dribble forward. Inter wants to provide continuity and secure the future. But there is a 25 million clause involved.