Manuel Akanji

The most recent reports from February 2026 state Inter Milan is set to trigger a €15 million purchase option, which was part of the initial loan deal from Manchester City in September 2025. The loan fee itself was reported at either €1 million or €2 million. During August and September 2025, multiple clubs were linked with bids: Galatasaray reportedly had a £15 million (~€17.7 million) bid accepted and also discussed fees of €17 million, while Manchester City's asking price was reportedly as high as £18 million (~€21.2 million). AC Milan also reportedly had a €17 million bid accepted, and Crystal Palace made a £15 million (~€17.7 million) offer. Transfermarkt's market value was cited multiple times at €28 million. His completed transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City in September 2022 was for €17.5 million.

Our valuation is driven by the highly consistent and recent reporting around Manuel Akanji's move to Inter. The deal includes a €15 million option-to-buy, which is widely reported to become an obligation. This figure is strongly supported by multiple accepted or discussed bids from other clubs like Galatasaray, AC Milan, and Crystal Palace in the €17-18 million range during the summer of 2025, establishing a clear market price. His prior transfer from Dortmund to Manchester City for €17.5 million further anchors this valuation.