Inter and Roma Reach Framework Deal for Luis Henrique on Loan‑to‑Buy
A loan‑to‑buy framework would let Inter defer cash to fund other signings while the move still depends on the player’s agreement and personal terms.
Overview
- Multiple outlets report Inter and Roma have a basic loan with option/obligation agreement that would total about €30 million including bonuses, but no formal deal is complete because Henrique must still agree terms and pass a medical.
- Roma had prepared a lower upfront approach near €25 million, creating a valuation gap with Inter that pushed clubs toward a staged loan‑then‑buy structure to bridge the difference.
- Inter prefer selling players to clubs outside Serie A and have taken Premier League interest into account, with English teams linked earlier and seen as likelier buyers for meeting Inter’s price demands.
- Luis Henrique is a 24‑year‑old attacker under contract to 2030 who can play on either flank, as a wing‑back or in central attacking roles, making him a tactical fit for Gasperini’s system.
- Inter’s willingness to use a loan plus conditional obligation reflects their need to move non‑core players to raise funds for targets such as Curtis Jones and Djed Spence and to protect their transfer balance.