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Cristian Chivu has made his first explicit request to Inter management, and franck kessie is tied to a transfer picture that now starts with Atalanta wing-back Marco Palestra. The move signals how early Chivu is shaping the squad, with one specific target already above the rest.
Chivu and Marco Palestra
According to the report, Palestra is the first name Chivu has pushed forward for Inter. The Atalanta wing-back reportedly caught his attention for personality, one-on-one ability and athletic qualities.
The timing is tied to Dumfries’ departure, which made the right-sided role a priority in the coach’s early planning. Chivu did not settle for a general profile; he singled out a player and moved the discussion straight to the management.
Inter’s wider market
Inter are also pushing for Udinese defender Oumar Solet, while interest in Tarik Muharemovic has cooled after the technical staff’s assessments. In midfield, Curtis Jones remains the preferred name, but Manu Kone has slipped in recent weeks.
The midfield picture is tighter because Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Hakan Calhanoglu are still in place, reducing room for another major investment there. That leaves the club balancing one clear request on the flank with a more crowded set of options in the middle.
Inter’s early shape
Chivu’s first request gives Inter a clear starting point: Palestra is not just on a list, he is the first player named in the new coach’s planning. For now, that makes the wing-back search the sharpest sign of where this squad build is headed.
