Inter Close to Signing Newell's Old Boys Midfielder Tomás Pérez
Liam Carter
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
Inter are on the verge of signing Tomás Pérez, the midfielder from Argentine club Newell's Old Boys.
Details. Newell's Old Boys president Ignacio Astore insists that the deal with Inter for Tomás Pérez is not yet finalized but confirms that it will cost around €7–8 million, excluding bonuses.
Quote. "It’s not finalized yet; negotiations will continue today and tomorrow. We’re very close, but there are still a few details to discuss regarding the bonuses.
We’re talking about €7–8 million, maybe slightly more. Right now, we’re negotiating the bonuses. We have an agreement on the overall amount, but we’re finalizing how it will be split between the base fee and bonuses. We’re making good progress. I have another meeting now, and once it’s concluded, I’ll return to Argentina," Pérez was quoted as saying by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Reminder. Tomás Pérez is a 19-year-old midfielder who graduated from the Newell's Old Boys academy and was promoted to the senior team in July 2024.
Earlier reports indicated that Inter are also leading the race to sign Manchester City captain Kyle Walker.
