Sassuolo targets Acerbi: offered a contract until 2027

Francesco Acerbi could return to Sassuolo. According to market expert Nicolò Schira, the Emilian club has offered the defender a contract until the end of the 2026/2027 season, with an option for an additional year that would extend the expiry to 2028.

The centre-back, a free agent after his contract with Inter expired on June 30th, is free to sign on a free transfer. The neroverde proposal would represent a return to Emilia for Acerbi, who already wore the Sassuolo shirt from 2013 to 2018.

In those five seasons, the defender made over 170 appearances and scored 11 goals, also earning a call-up to the national team thanks to his excellent performances. Afterwards, his career took him to Lazio and then to the Milanese Nerazzurri.

The Emilian club is looking to strengthen its defense by focusing on an experienced player. The annual contract with an option would allow the club to assess the player’s performance before a possible extension.