Mkhitaryan, Inter strikes a shot. And now the countdown for Dybala

About five thousand Armenians live and work in Italy. Of these, the majority – around 800 – are in Milan. That’s it, from yesterday 801. Or rather, from the middle of next week, when Henrikh Mkhitaryan will land in the city for medical examinations with his new team, Inter. It’s all done, not even José Mourinho managed at the last minute to change a deal that had already taken a decided direction. Micki has kept his word with Inter.

And Simone Inzaghi also thanked him for this, with whom he has already spoken on the phone. Mkhitaryan chose Inter for the chance to play in the Champions League, a legitimate ambition for a player who is already over 33 years old. The 4.5 million offered by the Nerazzurri for a two-year contract are gross, not net. It means that, also considering the incentives of the Growth Decree, the midfielder will earn a fixed base of 3.3 million net, but with bonuses simple enough to reach he will be able to exceed 4 million. In Rome, with a phone call yesterday afternoon, he kindly let it be known that he would not accept the renewal from 3.6 net (and bonuses that would have brought him to 4.2). Mkhitaryan is also the real start of the club’s transfer campaign. It is not the first shot in chronological order – Onana was finalized last winter – but it can be said that in all respects the Nerazzurri summer begins here.

WAITING FOR PAULO

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Another arrival on a free transfer. Not the last. Onana calls Mkhitaryan, Mkhitaryan calls Dybala. Patience is needed, the final squeeze is not imminent. But if the parallel is valid in terms of sensations, Inter on the Argentine feels sure they have taken the right steps just as in recent days they were with Mkhitaryan. There was a handshake, an agreement on the times that both must respect. Dybala knows that Inter must get rid of at least a couple of heavy engagements – Vidal and Sanchez -, while Inter knows that sooner or later it will be necessary to go checkers. The point is that the Nerazzurri are struggling a bit in placing the two Chileans. Vidal has been talking for weeks with Flamengo, the favorite destination despite the inclusion of Al Rayyan. Inter owes him 4 million in severance pay, it is difficult for the parties to meet. Bonuses are likely to become a keyword for Sanchez as well. The Chilean has been approached by Sevilla, but the signing is a problem for anyone who expresses interest. And most likely, even here Zhang’s company will be forced to “incentivize” the exit, just to free up a box: between a minor saving and a zero saving, the first way is always better. The defense will change face and the name identified by Inzaghi and the managers is that of Bremer, of Turin. We need an economic joint that is not easy to find. And then it’s time to go out, this. From Bastoni to Pinamonti, passing through De Vrij: Inter can not only experience zero parameters. Even if they help, sure. Mkhitaryan is here for that.