What happened: Fabrizio Romano reports Inter Milan have automatically triggered the €15 million buy clause for defender Manuel Akanji following their Serie A title win. The Swiss centre-back, on loan from Manchester City, will join Inter on a permanent basis. The clause was activated by the Scudetto-clinching result.

Why it matters: The deal lands Inter a starting-caliber Champions League defender for a fee well below market value, while Manchester City lose a versatile centre-back for €15m — a figure widely viewed as a steal given his profile. It also confirms the previously reported pathway from City to Inter and reinforces the squad Marotta is building under Chivu's long-term project.

What to watch: Watch for the official club announcements from Inter and Manchester City confirming the permanent transfer, and how City plan to reinvest the fee in their summer centre-back rebuild.