Manu Akanji's move from Manchester City to Inter Milan has been confirmed and the defender could make the switch permanent next summer.

The Switzerland international has completed a deadline day loan move to the Serie A giants having fallen down the pecking order at the Etihad.

The deal includes an option for the move to be made permanent next summer , with that option becoming an obligation to buy for €15million (£13million) if Inter win Serie A and Akanji plays in 50% of their league fixtures.

A number of clubs enquired about Akanji in recent weeks including Galatasaray, Tottenham and AC Milan. Akanji was not desperate to depart, with the Blues prepared to keep him if no suitable offer came in.

Inter have made contact on deadline day, and the offer of Champions League football al

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