Veteran Inter Defender Would Like to Stick Around | OneFootball

Stefan De Vrij wouldn’t mind continuing at Inter even though he’s often been tipped to leave as part of the team’s supposed strategy to make the squad younger and reduce the payroll. He spoke following the recent Nations League game between the Netherlands and Bosnia. He was quizzed about whether the current season would be his last one in Milan (via Fantacalcio).

De Vrij moved to Inter from Lazio back in 2018. He’s closing on his 250th appearance. According to Tuttomercatoweb, the defender would be content to stay even though he’s not a full-time starter. Francesco Acerbi generally gets the nod over him when fully healthy.

Despite previous reports, the Nerazzurri have yet to decide whether they’ll keep both. They’ll decide later on depending on how he fares. If he holds up, they could propose an extension with a slightly lower salary rather than pick up their clause.

Our Take on Inter, De Vrij, and Acerbi

The reason for a departure would be more strategic and perhaps economic because they are both going strong on the pitch, as the Dutchman re-found his footing after a lull, and form a duo that gives the coach plenty of certainties. In the end, his future might hinge on whether the management finds a youngster they completely like and would trust right away and whose acquisition wouldn’t break the bank.