Dimarco Is Fighting on Three Fronts

Federico Dimarco has drawn attention this season with a dip in form after being named Serie A's best player last season. The Inter left back scored seven goals and recorded a record-level 18 assists in the 2025-26 season. According to Tuttosport via Calciomercato.com, his form this season is not at the same level. He is not playing badly, but he is falling short of his exceptional performance from last season.

Carlos Augusto has taken advantage of this situation. The Brazilian made a good start and kept his place in the squad after Dimarco picked up a minor injury before the Real Madrid match. Because of the same injury, Dimarco was also left out of Italy's squad for the international break. Carlos Augusto is expected to start again in the starting eleven against Fiorentina on Sunday.

The situation is similar with the national team. Roberto Mancini is expected to come to the San Siro, and Dimarco's place in the national team is under threat as well. The Italy head coach has switched to a back four, and for the left back position, Riccardo Calafiori is currently the first choice.

Tuttosport also raised the issue of Dimarco's contract. The player earns 4 million euros a year and is expected to receive a salary increase after last season. Inter, meanwhile, want to exercise an option to extend the contract, which expires in June 2027, to 2028. Reports say the player's camp is asking for 6 million euros a year, while Inter could offer 5 million euros with bonuses added.