Inter Extends Federico Dimarco Deal to 2028
Inter has activated a unilateral extension clause, keeping Italian wing-back Federico Dimarco at the club until 2028.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Soccer
Inter activated the unilateral extension clause in Federico Dimarco's contract, keeping the Italian wing-back at the club until 2028. The contractual adjustment raises his salary to approximately €5.2 million per season.
Why it matters
The move secures a key full-back for the coming seasons and gives the club greater control over one of its players ahead of future squad planning. It also comes as Hakan Calhanoglu's contract, which expires in 2027, is set to become a separate planning consideration.
The contract adjustment sets Dimarco's salary at approximately €5.2 million per season, with the extension running through 2028. The pre-adjustment salary and the terms of any talks beyond 2028 have not been disclosed.
The players
Federico Dimarco
Dimarco is an Italian wing-back who has been a regular part of Inter's defensive and attacking setup, and whose contract is now extended through 2028.
Inter
Inter is an Italian professional football club based in Milan that competes in Serie A and in European competition.
Hakan Calhanoglu
Calhanoglu is a Turkish midfielder whose contract with Inter expires in 2027, making him a separate contract-planning consideration for the club.
The details
Inter used a unilateral extension clause written into Federico Dimarco's existing contract, which allowed the club to extend his deal without requiring the player's renegotiation. The activation also triggered a contractual adjustment that raised his salary, and the club and player are expected to continue discussions over a further extension beyond 2028.
Timeline
2027: Hakan Calhanoglu's contract with Inter expires.
2028: Federico Dimarco's extended contract with Inter runs until this year.
Season Trajectory
Unilateral extension options allow clubs like Inter to secure squad depth ahead of expiring deals, a tool the club is using as Calhanoglu's contract nears its 2027 end. The Dimarco extension positions the club to manage its wing-back and midfield contract cycles without renegotiating from a weaker position.
The extension removes the immediate question of Dimarco's future for fans and fantasy managers following the club through 2028. Calhanoglu's 2027 expiry remains the next contract decision on Inter's roster-planning calendar.
The takeaway
Contract extension clauses give clubs flexibility to lock in key players without a fresh negotiation, which can shape how squads are planned several seasons ahead.
What happens next
Inter are expected to continue discussions with Dimarco over a further contract extension beyond 2028, and Calhanoglu's contract expires in 2027.
Further reading
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