27
Oct
Dario Baccin, Inter's new sporting director, has taken an active role in negotiations to extend the contract of Marcus Thuram, the French striker whose contract expires on June 30, 2028. Despite his €85 million release clause, considered unlikely to be activated given the player's age (almost 30) and current salary of €6 million net, the club has initiated exploratory discussions with the aim of protecting itself and guaranteeing the player's permanence. Thuram, who has grown into captaincy in the absence of the injured Lautaro Martinez, has demonstrated impressive form and a strong commitment to the team, scoring five goals so far in…