Thuram's New Contract Talks Get Off to a Slow Start

Inter has begun talks to renew Marcus Thuram's contract. According to a Tuttosport report, the Nerazzurri want to extend the deal, which runs until 2028, by three more years. The French forward currently earns 6.5 million euros, and with bonuses that figure is reported to be approaching 8 million euros.

Under Oaktree's new policy, Inter wants to reduce the salaries of players who have passed the age of 30. Beppe Marotta and Dario Baccin are offering Thuram a fixed salary of 4.5 to 5 million euros. The plan is to bring the total back up to 6.5 million euros through bonuses and additional benefits. Since Thuram turns 30 in August, he is not warming to this structure.

Clubs abroad are also following the situation closely ahead of next summer. The forward shows that he wants to stay at Inter first, but he has asked that his current terms be kept at the very least.

Since Lautaro Martínez's injury, Thuram has become even more important to Cristian Chivu's team. In six league matches, he has scored four goals and provided two assists. The derby, Inter's only defeat in Serie A, was the only match in which Thuram failed to score or assist.