Inter and Juventus challenge the market for a €50‑60 million defender
Inter and Juventus (Juve) have added the German defender Finn Jeltsch, 20, valued at between 50 and 60 million euros, to their transfer target list, also sparking interest from Barcelona and several Premier League clubs, according to the latest transfer rumours, the two Italian clubs are monitoring the young defender.
The rivalry between Inter and Juventus (often referred to as Juve) has turned into a genuine 50‑million‑euro race for the defender, as reported by Ansa Foto. Both clubs have confirmed that they have placed Finn Jeltsch on their priority list.
Other clubs in the race
According to Germany, Barcelona is also considering the young German. Moreover, several Premier League clubs have begun to monitor his progress, making the race even more competitive.
Finn Jeltsch was bought by Stuttgart in the summer of 2025 for 9 million euros. The defender, born in 2004, is already 20 and has signed a long‑term contract with the German club.
During the current season, Jeltsch has become an undisputed starter in Stuttgart's defence. His performance has been observed by numerous market scouts in the Champions League clash against Viking.
The German club does not currently contemplate selling the player. Fussball-news.de already values him at between 50 and 60 million euros, a figure that fuels the interest of Inter, Juventus and the other contenders.
The article, published by, reports the latest transfer rumours. It confirms that the Italian derby is now being played in the transfer market.