Inter Milan will decide on the futures of Francesco Acerbi, Matteo Darmian, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan after the Club World Cup.

This according to Italian outlet FCInterNews. They report that out of the three veteran players, Acerbi would be the likeliest to depart this summer.

This summer looks to be one of transition for Inter Milan.

It is no secret that Inter owners Oaktree Capital want to move the project towards a focus on youth rather than experience.

Moreover, the Nerazzurri had the highest average squad age in Serie A last season. By some distance.

Therefore, Inter are skewing towards signing younger players.

But at the same time, the Nerazzurri also must make decisions regarding the future of some veteran players who have been key figures for them over the last few years.

Inter Milan To Decide On Futures Of Acerbi, Darmian & Mkhitaryan After Club World Cup

In the meantime, Inter Milan have been playing at the Club World Cup this summer.

The tournament has acted as something of a watershed for the Nerazzurri squad.

On the one hand, young players have gotten a chance to impress. Players like Francesco Pio Esposito, Valentin Carboni, Petar Sucic, and Luis Henrique have all caught the eye.

But at the same time, new Inter coach Cristian Chivu has still been relying on some of the veterans in the squad.

For example, Francesco Acerbi has started two out of Inter’s three group stage matches.

Meanwhile, Matteo Darmian started all three. He started at right-wingback against Monterrey, before filling in on the right of the back three in the absence of Benjamin Pavard and Yann Bisseck.

Then, Henrikh Mkhitaryan has started twice and come off the bench once.

Therefore, it is clear that, at least for the time being, these vastly experienced players have a role to play.

But this summer will represent an important turning point for Inter. And the club must decide which older players will have a role next season.

According to FCInterNews, it is not impossible that Inter could decide to part ways with Francesco Acerbi.

Considering that the Nerazzurri are aiming to make a major defensive signing, the 37-year-old may find himself squeezed out.

On the other hand, the versatile Matteo Darmian is more likely to remain as reliable squad depth.

Similarly, FCIN report, Inter are likely to keep Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the fold.

The Armenian won’t be a regular starter as he has been in the last three seasons. Most likely, Petar Sucic’s arrival will mean that Mkhitaryan’s playing time tails off.

However, reports FCIN, Inter will in all likelihood keep Mkhitaryan around.