Inter Milan has officially announced the signing of Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi on a free transfer from FC Porto. The 31-year-old striker has agreed to a contract until June 30, 2027, with a reported salary of three million euros per season plus bonuses. Taremi, who scored an impressive 91 goals in 182 appearances for Porto, is expected to strengthen Inter’s attack as they prepare for the upcoming Serie A and Champions League campaigns.Inter Milan’s coach Simone Inzaghi described Taremi as ‘an important player’ and praised his experience in European competitions. Taremi expressed his excitement about joining Inter, stating, ‘I am proud to join Inter, impatient to face the fans, and will give everything to fight for them’.This signing marks Inter’s third acquisition of the summer, following the arrivals of Josep Martínez and Piotr Zieliński. The addition of Taremi could have implications for other strikers in the squad, particularly Marko Arnautovic, who had limited playing time last season. Italian media reports suggest that Inter may be open to selling Arnautovic if a suitable offer is made.In other transfer news, Aston Villa is reportedly close to securing a £50 million deal for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana. The 22-year-old Belgium international has agreed to personal terms with Villa, beating out competition from Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Villa manager Unai Emery has identified Onana as a key target ahead of the club’s Champions League campaign next season.
Key points
- Inter Milan has signed Iranian forward Mehdi Taremi on a free transfer until 2027.
- Taremi scored 91 goals in 182 appearances for Porto and is expected to strengthen Inter’s attack.
- Aston Villa is close to signing Everton midfielder Amadou Onana for £50 million, beating out competition from Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
