Inter have capped off a near perfect season with their Scudetto success and now the European Championship is on the horizon, where more glory can be found for their players.
The Nerazzurri mathematically secured their 20th league title and second Scudetto star with their 2-1 Derby della Madonnina win over Milan on Monday evening, sparking scenes of celebration and anguish in the Lombardy capital.
Inter have already started to look ahead to the 2024-25 season, where they’ll compete in the new Club World Cup as well as the Champions League and Serie A, but beforehand the majority of the squad will take part in the upcoming European Championship in Germany.
Euro 2024: Three Inter players set to shine
Nicolo Barella
One of the stars of the show in Simone Inzaghi’s high-flying Inter squad, Barella is expected to play a leading role for Italy at Euro 2024. The 27-year-old already has over 50 caps for the Azzurri, reaching a level of maturity and leadership that could prove key for Spalletti in the summer.
Barella consistently produces tangible contributions in both attacking and defensive moves, scoring two goals and providing seven assists in 40 matches across Serie A and the Champions League this term.
Marcus Thuram
France are a team with a point to prove in Euro 2024; after their campaign was cut short by Switzerland in the last edition, they bounced back with an impressive showing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where they barely lost out to Argentina.
Thuram was not a part of that squad in Euro 2020 but started to break through at the World Cup, providing assists in the matches with Poland and Argentina. The Inter striker has added multiple layers to his game since joining Inter last summer, and his evolution could be a secret weapon for Les Bleus.
Hakan Calhanoglu
No player has gone such a dramatic transformation under Inzaghi than Calhanoglu, who has proven himself to be one of the best registas in world football over the last year. The 30-year-old guarantees a level of control in midfield and is no slouch going forward, netting 13 goals across 37 games this term.
Turkey were widely considered to be dark horses at Euro 2020 but they collapsed under expectations, failing to pick up a single point in their group. This summer, a reaction is expected from fans and Calhanoglu will be a central figure in their tournament in Germany.