Inter Target Palmeiras Midfielder Richard Rios Amid Summer Transfer Window

Inter are very interested in signing Richard Rios from Palmeiras to strengthen their midfield for the new season. The Colombian international has performed well in recent matches, catching the eye of top European clubs.

INTER MAKE MOVE FOR RIOS

Inter have contacted Palmeiras to ask about Richard Rios as one of several options they are considering for their midfield reinforcements. The 25-year-old has emerged as a key player for Palmeiras, particularly after his displays in the current Club World Cup. The Milan management have yet to make an official offer but are monitoring Rios’s situation closely as signing talks could progress in the coming days. The Nerazzurri want to add technically-gifted midfielders to improve the quality of the squad for the new campaign.

According to a previous report, Inter Milan finished second in Serie A last season.

WHY RIOS IS IN DEMAND

Rios has been a key part of Palmeiras’s recent success, including eliminating Botafogo from the round of 16 of the Club World Cup and getting selected for the Team of the Week alongside world stars. His contract runs until December 2028 and he is valued at €16 million, although the Brazilian club may demand a higher fee. The player’s performances this season, including playing a vital role in international tournaments, have enhanced his reputation with past interest previously reported from Atletico Madrid. At 25, Rios is considered to be at the right age to move to Europe and has become a regular with the Colombian national team.

Palmeiras reached the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16, finishing top of Group A, according to a past statement.

WHAT NEXT FOR INTER, PALMEIRAS AND RIOS?

Palmeiras take on Chelsea in the quarterfinal of the Club World Cup on July 4 with Rios expected to play a key role, while Inter, who finished second in Serie A last season, are looking to strengthen their squad after missing the title by just three points. Their next competitive fixture is against Torino for the Serie A opener as they try to reclaim their league title after losing it to Napoli in the last season. Officials talks for Rios could speed up after his Club World Cup campaign with several European clubs also in the race to sign him. The coming weeks will be crucial for Rios’s immediate future.

According to a previous report, Inter Milan will play Torino in the first weekend of the 2025-26 Serie A campaign.