Inter Milan shuts the Musa Diaby door as the winter window closes — Marotta’s blunt verdict

Will the French star depart?

Inter's stance on Musa Diaby

Inter Milan chief Giuseppe Marotta has sealed his final position on signing the French winger Musa Diaby from Al-Ittihad, ahead of the current winter window's close.

Reports had suggested the Nerazzurri aimed to land Diaby on a loan through season end with an option to buy at 35 million euros.

Marotta, president of the Nerazzurri, said the club continually seeks opportunities to strengthen the squad and is ready to invest in the right players, noting that the Musa Diaby deal was under study but the required conditions were not met.

DAZN remark and market update

Marotta also said in remarks on the DAZN platform that the club conducted a 'survey' on Diaby, but financial and sporting details did not align with Inter's policy, making the deal unviable for now.

On the current transfer window, Marotta stated Inter's market looks closed, adding that the final day often brings surprises, but another move seems unlikely.

Diaby's future with Al-Ittihad remains tied to the team's form and the management's ambitions to benefit from his services this season, while top European clubs continue tracking his every move.

Punchline 1: If this transfer were a joke, it would be a long pause before the punchline.

Punchline 2: And no, the bench isn't offended — it just believes in meritocracy, even for strikers on loan.