Inter defender Stefan de Vrij was one of the main protagonists of the last quarter-final of Euro 2024, the one won by Holland in a comeback against Turkey thanks also to a goal from the Nerazzurri player. A peremptory header that allowed him to celebrate a goal with his national team again 9 years after the last time; a feat that convinced UEFA to award him the best on the pitch award for the 1992-born centre-back, who on Wednesday 10 July, in Dortmund, will challenge Bellingham’s England for a place in the final on the 14th. STATEMENTS – Interviewed by Sky Sport, De Vrij could not help but comment on the recent market speculation that has seen him at the centre of interest shown by some teams in the Saudi league, in particular Al-Ittihad, who next season could be coached by former Milan player Stefano Pioli, who shared the experience at Lazio with the Dutch defender. “I have a one-year contract, plus an option, I’m very happy and it’s been a crazy season. I still see myself at Inter, yes”, declared the Nerazzurri player, closing for the moment to a possible farewell. AUSILIO’S CONFIRMATION – Words in line with those released just a few hours ago by sporting director Piero Ausilio on the matter: “De Vrij in Arabia? When these things arrive, they are news that sometimes have foundation, in this case at the moment not yet: he is important for us, he is playing an excellent European Championship, he is part of this season’s project, he is coming off an important year. If situations arise that he wants to take into consideration, we are here to listen. For us he is a player of the squad and we are thinking about a season with him”. HOW MUCH IS HE WORTH – De Vrij has worn the Inter shirt since 2018 and is under contract until June 2025, with the option to extend for a further season. During his time with the Nerazzurri, he played a total of 236 matches and scored 10 goals, contributing to the conquest of two Scudetti, two Coppa Italia and four Supercoppa Italiane. To evaluate his possible transfer, Inter is asking for a figure of around 15 million euros.
