Al Hilal Sets Sights on Inter's Veteran Defender Acerbi
28 March 2026
Al Hilal Sets Sights on Inter's Veteran Defender
Al Hilal has turned its attention to one of Inter Milan's stars, signaling a bold shift in the summer transfer market as the Saudi champions seek to bolster their squad with top level talent.
Coach Simone Inzaghi hopes to bring in one of his former players from Inter as part of this bid, according to reports.
Italian journalist Nicola Shira on X says Inzaghi would like to reunite with Francesco Acerbi, the Inter defender who could hit the market this summer.
Details suggest the 38 year old Acerbi's contract runs out next summer, which would make a potential move possible on a free transfer.
Sources indicate Inter will not renew Acerbi's deal, prompting Al Hilal to start negotiations in anticipation of a possible summer switch.
Acerbi has enjoyed a solid Italian career, with stints at Genoa, Milan, Inter, Sassuolo, and Lazio, and has been with Inter since 2023-24.
Punchlines: If age is just a number, Acerbi's number is 38 and still counting. Al Hilal should bring sunscreen to this transfer window; it's going to be a hot one.
