INTER MILAN are reportedly in ‘serious financial trouble’ with the club unable to afford the installment due for Achraf Hakimi.
The Italian side are due to make an £8.9million payment to Real Madrid for the 22-year-old summer signing.
Achraf Hakimi joined Inter Milan from Real Madrid last summer – but the Italian club are reportedly struggling to payCredit: Rex Features
According to AS, Inter have been badly affected by the pandemic and are facing major financial problems.
Midfielder Hakimi moved to Italy last summer and Inter were scheduled to pay £8.9m to Real Madrid this month.
But the clubs have reportedly agreed a new date for the payment with Inter expected to provide the money at the end of March.
Hakimi has been a key player for Inter this season with the Morocco international scoring six goals in 23 appearances.
Antonio Conte’s side are currently second in Serie A and challenging for the title.
But Inter’s financial woes are leading to speculation over the club being sold.
The players’ wages have not been paid on time and the owners, Suning Group, are considering selling the club.
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Inter were knocked out of Europe earlier this season after finishing bottom of their Champions League group.
Their early exit from the Champions League was a big financial setback and the club could be faced with having to sell some of their star players.
Striker Lautaro Martinez has been linked with Manchester City and Barcelona with Inter facing a struggle to hold on to him.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
