Inter Milan has officially signed 23-year-old Polish wingback Nicola Zalewski from AS Roma for about €6 to €6.5 million, as confirmed on June 23, 2025. This comes after a successful loan period at Inter during the second half of the 2024/25 season. Below is a summary of the transfer, Zalewski’s influence, and its importance for Inter’s 2025/26 UEFA Champions League campaign, considering your interest in UCL qualifications and Frenkie de Jong’s renewal at Barcelona.
Nicola Zalewski started playing for Inter on loan from Roma on February 1, 2025, for a fee of €600,000, and there was an option to buy him for between €6 and €6.5 million. Inter decided to use this option before the deadline on June 18, 2025, making him a permanent player. The transfer was completed after Zalewski signed a new contract with Roma that lasts until June 30, 2026, which helped with the move.
⚫️🔵🇵🇱 Inter have signed Nicola Zalewski on permanent deal from AS Roma for €6m, as planned. pic.twitter.com/slS3sQu9ZC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 23, 2025
Zalewski mainly plays as a left-wingback, but he has also played on the right side and even as an attacking midfielder, especially in the game against Torino. His ability to play different positions made him really important, especially when Federico Dimarco wasn’t playing as well towards the end of the 2024/25 season.