Why Solet is likely to sign Udinese contract extension before joining Inter

Thursday’s reports claim that Oumar Solet is getting close to securing a move to Serie A and Coppa Italia champions Inter this summer, but the Frenchman is expected to extend his contract with Udinese first. Here’s why. Why Solet could sign new Udinese contract before joining InterInter are hoping to add to their defensive unit this summer with Francesco Acerbi and Matteo Darmian leaving at the end of their contracts, whilst Yann Bisseck could be sold amidst interest from Bayern Munich. Several centre-backs have been linked with a potential move to San Siro this summer, including Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic and Roma pair Gianluca Mancini and Evan Ndicka, but reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport indicate that a deal for Udinese’s Solet is edging ever closer. PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 29: Oumar Solet of Udinese Calcio celebrates during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 29, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)The Frenchman is reportedly valued in the region of €25m given that he is heading into the final year of his contract, which is set to expire on June 30, 2027. According to recent updates, Udinese are open to the idea of sending Solet out on loan with an obligation to buy. But, this would require Solet signing a contract extension first as he would otherwise be out of contract next summer and could walk away on a free transfer. UDINE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Oumar Solet of Udinese celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Friuli on February 15, 2026 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)This would allow Inter to bring Solet in for the 2026-27 season, but would also reserve their budget for signings in other areas, such as wing-back Marco Palestra, who is expected to cost around €50m from Atalanta. The benefit for Udinese is that they will still be able to recoup a decent transfer fee for a player who is otherwise at risk of running down his contract and leaving for free.