YOUTH
Inter and Juventus chase BVB talent Samuele Inacio, but 18‑year‑old stays
It has been confirmed that Inter Milan and Juventus Turin recently showed interest in the 18‑year‑old BVB talent Samuele Inacio, but his father emphasizes that neither the player nor Borussia Dortmund are considering a club move.
Meteoric Development at BVB
Last season, Inacio made a comet‑like progression: from playing in the U19 to the U23, he celebrated his league‑match debut for Borussia Dortmund's first team at the end of the season.
Kovac Gives Him Confidence
Subsequently, coach Niko Kovac deployed the young attacking player seven times, sometimes even in the starting eleven, demonstrating clear confidence in his abilities.
In an interview with “Tutto Atalanta,” his father Pia revealed that Inter Milan and Juventus Turin had contacted Borussia Dortmund directly, as had other European clubs, but at the moment no move is planned.
Pia explained that Borussia Dortmund is the ideal stop for the 18‑year‑old: “Borussia Dortmund is counting heavily on him in the coming years and Samuele is doing very well,” and described the club as a “great club” with a “fantastic environment and a magical fan base.”
Media reports confirm that the two Italian clubs continue to be interested and intend to try to sign the Italian in upcoming transfer windows, but recent months have shown that Inacio is set to take on an important role at Dortmund – a swift move is therefore unlikely.