Inter Milan: Why Nerazzuri are yet to part ways with Ebenezer Akinsanmiro

Inter Milan are yet to sanction the permanent departure of Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro despite Pisa exercising a €7.5 million purchase clause in his loan agreement, Afrik Foot reports.

Akinsanmiro spent the just-concluded Serie A season on loan at Pisa, playing 24 games and emerging as one of the club’s standout performers despite their relegation to Serie B, so much so that the club were convinced to trigger the purchase option written into his loan agreement.

The 21-year-old joined the 2010 Treble winners NPFL side Remo Stars in January 2023 on a four-year deal. A loan spell at Sampdoria preceded his move to Pisa before he got a Super Eagles call-up, ultimately making Chelle’s AFCON 2025 squad.

Yet, despite Pisa’s willingness to make the deal permanent and Akinsanmiro’s own desire for clarity, Inter have not yet given the green light.

Why Inter Milan are stalling on Akinsanmiro’s departure

Inter’s hesitation is largely due to the turnover the squad might undergo after the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The €7.5 million purchase clause was built into the loan agreement by Inter as a floor, the minimum they would accept for a permanent sale, as per Tribal Football.

However, Chivu’s side are considering the possibility that the figure might be a significant undervaluation of the one-cap Super Eagles.

Additionally, Inter are building under their new project and are expected to undergo significant squad restructuring this summer, and while Akinsanmiro was never part of their first-team plans, the club’s technical department will want to ensure they are making the right long-term decision before permanently parting ways with the versatile midfielder.

For Akinsanmiro, the uncertainty is an uncomfortable but familiar position for a player who has spent much of his Inter career waiting for clarity on his next step.

The move to Serie B with Pisa, should it be confirmed, carries its own set of considerations. On one hand, it represents a step down from top-flight football, which is a concern for any player with Super Eagles ambitions.

On the other hand, it means the player has to work his way up again after two loan spells.

Inter’s final approval, when it comes, will close one chapter and open another. What it’ll be is currently unknown.