Akinsanmiro's Pisa Deal Collapses; Bundesliga Clubs Eye Inter Midfielder

The permanent transfer of Nigerian midfielder Ebenezer AkinsanmiroPlayer·Ebenezer Akinsanmiro from Inter Milan to Pisa Sporting Club, initially set for the 2025/26 season, has reportedly fallen through. Despite Pisa activating their €7.5 million purchase option, the deal encountered issues during the final documentation process, leading to its collapse.

This turn of events means Inter Milan is now poised to exercise their €8.5 million buy-back clause, regaining control over the 21-year-old's future. Akinsanmiro spent the 2025/26 season on loan at Pisa, where he made 24 appearances in Serie ACompetition·Serie A and registered one assist. His contributions, however, were not enough to prevent Pisa from finishing 20th in the league and suffering relegation to Serie BCompetition·Serie B.

In contrast, his parent club, Inter Milan, enjoyed a highly successful 2025/26 campaign. The Nerazzurri secured the Serie ACompetition·Serie A title, lifted the Coppa ItaliaCompetition·Coppa Italia, reached the semi-finals of the Supercoppa ItalianaCompetition·Supercoppa Italiana, and advanced to the Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League knockout phase play-offs, highlighting their strong position in European football.

The breakdown of the transfer was confirmed by prominent Italian transfer journalists. Nicolò Schira initially reported Pisa's intention to make the move permanent, stating, "Pisa have decided to trigger the option to buy (€7M) for Ebenezer AkinsanmiroPlayer·Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, but Inter have a buyback clause (€8M) and are set to use it." Fabrizio Romano further elaborated on the collapse, noting the deal "collapsed due to a problem between the clubs, the option had been exercised but it fell through at the documents stage."

Inter Milan reportedly views Akinsanmiro as a significant prospect, with his current contract extending until 2030. The club believes strongly in his potential for growth and is now evaluating various pathways for his development. Options include integrating him into their senior squad, arranging another loan spell with a stable Serie ACompetition·Serie A club to ensure continued top-flight experience, or considering a permanent sale if the right offer emerges.

Following the unexpected collapse of the Pisa deal, interest in Akinsanmiro has surged. Reports indicate that multiple BundesligaCompetition·Bundesliga clubs have already registered concrete interest in the midfielder. Additionally, Serie ACompetition·Serie A side BolognaTeam·Bologna is closely monitoring his situation, identifying him as a high-potential profile who could strengthen their midfield. Other Serie ACompetition·Serie A teams and even clubs from the Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League are also reportedly keeping a close watch on the developing situation. Remaining with Pisa in Serie BCompetition·Serie B is widely considered the least probable outcome for Akinsanmiro's immediate future.