Inter’s Thuram renewal talks off to a slow start as Oaktree wage policy bites

MILAN, ITALY - OCTOBER 25: Marcus Thuram of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 25, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Inter have started talks over a new contract for Marcus Thuram, but the negotiations have got off to a difficult start.

According to Tuttosport, the Nerazzurri want to extend the French striker’s deal, which runs until 2028, by another three years. Thuram currently earns €6.5m a season plus bonuses that can take him close to €8m, making him one of the best-paid players in the squad.

Thuram’s Inter contract talks

Under Oaktree’s new policy, Inter want to cut the wages of players in their thirties. Beppe Marotta and Dario Baccin are therefore offering a fixed salary of €4.5-5m, with bonuses and benefits that would take it back up to his current €6.5m.

Thuram isn’t keen on that structure, especially as he doesn’t turn 30 until August. Foreign clubs are also monitoring the situation ahead of next summer. The forward wants to prioritise Inter, but he’s pushing to keep at least his current terms.

He’s become even more important to Cristian Chivu’s side since Lautaro Martínez got injured, with four goals and two assists in six league games. Inter’s only Serie A defeat so far, in the derby, was the one game in that run in which Thuram didn’t score or assist.