For several weeks, Inter has been working hard to plan for the upcoming transfer sessions, with several profiles targeted by the Nerazzurri management. One of the areas of greatest attention is certainly the defense, which will need a significant rejuvenation.
Moreover, it is not to be ruled out that Inter could try to strengthen it during the January market. Marotta has made it clear: the club will only make a move in case of potential opportunities. One of these could be Nicolò Bertola, a 2003-born defender whose contract with Spezia is expiring. Let’s delve deeper into his profile.
The Inter has been following Nicolò Bertola’s profile for some time now. He would be a perfect addition for two reasons: he would rejuvenate the defensive department and would be an investment aligned with the market parameters set by Oaktree.
However, the young Spezia defender has already caught the attention of several Serie A clubs. Clubs such as Fiorentina, Torino, Milan, and Juventus are reportedly interested. The advantage for the Nerazzurri could be their good relations with the Ligurian club, mainly linked to the ownership of Francesco Pio Esposito.
For this reason, Inter could even seize the opportunity and proceed with the transaction as early as January, paying a symbolic fee to Spezia and beating the competition. A move not to be excluded, with Bertola possibly remaining on loan to Spezia until the end of the season.
Bertola is a central defender owned by Spezia, he has been growing more and more as one of the most interesting players of Serie B, so much so that he also draws the attention of the Italian Under-21 National Team. His contract will expire on June 30th, 2025 and according to Transfermarkt in November 2024, his contract value amounts to 1.7 million euros, but is constantly on the rise.
Born on March 23rd, 2003, Nicolò Bertola grew up in football with the Spezia youth teams, progressing all the way to the first team. He made his Serie A debut against Udinese on May 14th. He had another appearance against Napoli a week later, as well as a starting appearance in the Coppa Italia.
He spent the following season on loan at Montevarchi in Serie C, racking up 22 appearances in the league. On his return to Spezia, he began climbing the ranks in Serie B, making 16 appearances last season and 13 already this season.
His rapid ascent allowed him to make his debut with the Italian Under-21 national team on June 4, 2024, against Japan.
Described as a central defender with a right foot, and standing at 192 cm, Bertola’s soccer idol is Alessandro Nesta, with whom he shares an excellent foot quality, which gives him a remarkable sense of anticipation.
These characteristics make him a perfect fit for Inzaghi’s game style, adding more athletic freshness to a department where, especially in the central pin position, age is starting to be felt.
Also, Bertola has an effective heading ability in the offensive phase, making him a constant aerial threat to the opponent’s rearguards. With the Spezia shirt, he has already scored 4 goals, 3 of them in this early part of the season.
