Keita better than Politano and Perisic: Inter studies the redemption from Monaco

30 dic 2018

Keita Balde secured three important points for Inter yesterday with a decisive goal against Empoli in the second half that secured third place for Inter with an advantage of 8 points ahead of AC Milan in fifth place. For Keita, it was the fourth goal in the Nerazzurri shirt, along with three assists, which makes him the most productive winger at Luciano Spalletti's disposal.

Since the Senegalese attacker arrived in Milan, he has featured in 767 minutes of league football, with an average of one goal per 192 minutes. His competitors, on the other hand, have a worse record.

Matteo Politano has scored 2 goals (1 every 880 minutes) and made 4 assists in 1760 minutes of action, while Ivan Perisic has scored 3 goals (1 every 575 minutes) in 1724 minutes, along with 2 assists.

At the end of the season, Inter will have to decide about the redemption of Politano and Keita. The former seems sure to stay, as he has become an important player in the team, while the ex-Lazio man seemed at risk until a few days ago, despite declaring love to the shirt and eagerness to stay on numerous occasions.

34 million will have to be paid to Monaco to purchase the player. Given his current form and a possible departure of Ivan Perisic, the management is making careful evaluations. In the recent days, there was also talk of an exchange with Monaco including Dalbert in order to lower the amount paid for Keita. Inter clearly want to avoid another 'Joao Cancelo' case and are looking to keep Keita beyond this season.