Marotta rules out Ndicka: Inter did not pursue the Roma defender

Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta categorically denied any negotiation for defender Evan Ndicka. The executive spoke after the Lega Serie A meeting, where Giovanni Malagò was confirmed as the new president of the FIGC – and took the chance to put an end, at least for now, to the rumors linking the Ivorian to the nerazzurri.

What Marotta said and why it matters

The statement was direct. “Ndicka? We have done nothing, we did not pursue him. If you ask me whether we are negotiating with him, I say definitely not,” the executive stated. Short, with no ambiguity. It is not the kind of answer that leaves a door open.

The rumors gained strength over the previous weekend, when reports emerged linking the Lombards to the Roma defender. The context was clear: the Giallorossi face financial pressure due to conflicts with financial fair play rules and need to register capital gains by the end of June to avoid punishment. Selling Ndicka would be a practical solution to the fact that he will leave San Siro in the coming months. Ndicka would, essentially, be a direct competitor – and arriving as a backup at a club fighting for the Scudetto and the Champions League is not exactly ideal for a 24-year-old on the rise.

The Ivorian was developed by Eintracht Frankfurt, where he established himself, and arrived at Roma as a major signing. With potential and a starter’s profile, he deserves – and probably demands – a guaranteed place. In Simone Inzaghi’s team, that does not exist at the moment.

Inter look at the defense, but with discernment

The Ndicka case is just one of the names that surfaced in the transfer window linked to the Italian champions. Inter have been associated with a series of defenders, but the club shows selectivity. Not just any signing gets in – the squad is already compact, and tampering with the defensive block requires real tactical justification, not just a market opportunity.

For Roma, the problem remains. The need to raise revenue is still urgent, and Ndicka remains a valuable asset on paper. It is just that the buyer needs to show up at a different address.