Lucumì concrete target only if Pavard finds a new team

The search for a central defender continues to be a hot topic at Inter, especially after the departures of De Vrij and Acerbi at the end of their contracts. In recent weeks, the profile of Jhon Lucumì has emerged insistently, a name that could materialize only if a very specific condition is met.

According to Quotidiano Sportivo, the Colombian will become a real possibility only if the club manages to find a destination for Pavard. The Frenchman earns 5 million net until 2028, a figure that complicates a permanent transfer. At Via della Liberazione, they would like to avoid another loan.

The most likely scenario therefore points towards a reliable player willing to accept reduced playing time, a characteristic that does not seem to match what Lucumì is presumably looking for at this stage of his career. Chivu will need a solution compatible with a backup role, while the Colombian defender aspires to more consistent playing time.