Inter Milan fail to pay first instalment of Hakimi’s £36m transfer fee to Real Madrid

On Sunday, Serie A giants Inter Milan recorded a stunning 2-0 victory against Juventus to climb to summit of Serie A table, alongside AC Milan. However, reports suggest that Nerazzurri are 'financially struggling' due to ramifications of COVID-19 pandemic and are yet to make an £8.9million (€9.9m) payment to Real Madrid for signing of wing-back Achraf Hakimi. Hakimi completed a £36million (€40m) move from Madrid to San Siro back in July 2020 and Inter still haven't made ir first payment to Madrid, which was due last month. 

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Inter Milan finances: Nerazzuri unable to afford Achraf Hakimi transfer?

According to reports from Spanish news outlet AS, Inter Milan have been severely affected by pandemic and are facing major financial problems. Italian outfit signed Moroccan wing-back Achraf Hakimi from Real Madrid for a reported £36million (€40m) in summer and were due to make an initial £8.9million (€9.9m) payment to LaLiga club last month. However, Real Madrid and Inter have agreed to a new date for payment to be made due to financial issues around COVID-19. 

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Reports from Daily Mail claim that Inter and Madrid have agreed to postpone payment for Hakimi's transfer until March 30. Hakimi is enjoying a fine debut season with Inter as  22-year-old has scored six goals and racked up four assists in all competitions. His impressive displays have helped Inter go joint-top in Serie A standings. 

However, it is believed that Inter's financial woes have also led to ir players' ws t being paid on time. 18-time Italian champions have assured ir players that  outstanding ws for July and August will be paid before February 16 in order to avoid any sanctions. Inter owner Steven Zhang is reportedly looking for outside investment while some reports claim that might be forced to sell club if situation worsens. 

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Inter were kcked out of European competition earlier this season after finishing at bottom of ir UCL group B. Inter's early exit from Champions League also proved to be a major financial setback for  club. Reports suggest that Inter might have to cash in on some of ir superstar players, including Lautaro Martinez to raise funds and get club out of financial turmoil. 

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