Darmian: “Inter remain the strongest”. Bologna, an unexpected call

Matteo Darmian has spoken again about Inter and his path through football. In comments published today, Wednesday 28 October 2026, the defender reaffirmed his assessment of the Nerazzurri in the league: in his view, Inter remain the strongest team. In the same context, he also recalled the approach from Bologna, describing that opportunity as unexpected and particularly distinctive.

Darmian’s message reflects the regard he still has for Inter, the club where he has built an important part of his career. His comments, however, also look beyond the current Nerazzurri picture: the reference to Bologna brings attention back to a transfer decision that arrived without warning and was experienced by the player as something out of the ordinary. No further financial or contractual details were provided.

Bologna were Inter’s most recent league opponents: on 17 October, in Serie A, the Nerazzurri won 3-1. Today at 18:30, Chivu’s team will visit Venezia, while the derby against Milan is scheduled for Saturday 31 October at 20:45. Darmian’s statement therefore arrives during a week featuring two closely spaced league fixtures.