Joaquin Correa finds himself in a frustrating situation at Inter Milan, with his recent performances raising questions about his future. His lack of urgency on the pitch, characterized by a slow stride and half-hearted effort, has drawn criticism from fans who see him as a key obstacle to the team’s attacking lineup. Despite showing glimpses of his talent during summer friendlies, such as lively starts to matches, many of his plays ended in lackluster efforts and careless mistakes.
Inter needs to offload Correa to create room in their squad and reduce their financial losses. The club has valued him at 8 million euros and would save on his hefty wages of 6.5 million euros (3.5 million net). However, Correa has turned down several offers to leave. His desire for more recognition in a competitive European league has led him to reject approaches from Estudiantes, River Plate, and AEK Athens, despite some interest from Saudi Arabian clubs that now seem less enticing than before. Marseille, who had him on loan last season, also chose not to extend their deal after he failed to score in 12 appearances.
Simone Inzaghi, who was a strong advocate for bringing Correa to Inter as part of a 30 million euro investment, now sees him struggling. Although Inzaghi has used Correa in all summer friendlies, often due to squad absences, his performance has fluctuated. He had a bright moment in the first match but has since been among the poorest players on the field in recent games.
This stagnant situation is not beneficial for Correa, and it restricts Inter’s ability to move forward. The club is already considering potential replacements, including Vanat from Dynamo Kyiv. However, as long as Correa remains in limbo, discussions about his future and potential transfers will continue to be a challenge for the team.
