De Vrij agrees to sign a new deal with Inter as they reach a full agreement. The Dutch defender was exploring other options, as he could have left Inter as a free agent next month. But he is now willing to stay for two more years and will sign the contract on Friday, according to reports. De Vrij has improved this season from the competition of Acerbi. The Italian defender has pushed De Vrij to improve his performance, and he was better in the second half of the season.
Stefan De Vrij had strong interest from several clubs, but the former Lazio center-back has decided to stay at Inter as the Nerazzurri have improved this season. Clubs from all across Europe had an eye on De Vrij’s situation. Villareal, Manchester United, and Marseille were ready to sign him on a free transfer. Meanwhile, Aston Villa and Leicester City also kept him on the radar.
Stefan De Vrij agrees to sign a new deal this week
Simone Inzaghi is happy to keep the former Lazio defender. He managed him at Lazio for a couple of seasons as well and knows his qualities. Inter and the Italian manager had a meeting on the transfer strategy and plans going forward. De Vrij will face some competition from Acerbi and might not start regularly. The Nerazzurri are planning to sign a defender as Skriniar’s replacement. So the competition in the backline will further increase.
De Vrij is still a key part of Inter’s squad for the next season. The Dutch defender has made 203 appearances for the Nerazzurri and is a Serie A veteran. He is excellent in building out from the back and brilliant in winning the aerial duels. However, he has lost some pace, but his defensive awareness helps him to be at the right place at the right time.
