Bologna Vs Inter Milan – Swiss Defender Returns To Old Stomping Ground To Help Nerazzurri Win First Title Under Cristian Chivu

Inter Milan defender Manuel Akanji will likely start in tomorrow night’s Supercoppa Italiana showdown against Bologna.

According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, the Swiss star returns to familiar territory.

He is seeking his first title in the Nerazzurri colors.

Manuel Akanji, who joined Inter from Manchester City on loan in the summer, has earned a reputation as a ‘Super Cup specialist.’

Indeed, the 30-year-old has won the UEFA Super Cup with Man City in 2023.

Furthermore, he landed the DFL-Supercup trophy with Borussia Dortmund in 2019.

Inter Milan Star Manuel Akanji Looking to Shine vs Bologna

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 04: Manuel Akanji of Internazionale warms up prior to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Cremonese at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Akanji was part of Man City’s squad that beat Inter Milan in the 2023 Champions League final.

Therefore, he participated in the Intercontinental Cup with Pep Guardiola’s team later that year.

Interestingly, the showpiece took place in Jeddah, only 950 kilometers away from Riyadh.

Needless to say, Man City won that fixture.