Gagliardini hints at Inter exit at the end of the season

 has only started in two Serie A games this season for Inter and wants to join another club for more playing time. The Italian midfielder who started in Inter's 1-0 win against Verona on Saturday also has featured off the bench six times this season.

The 28-year-old Gagliardini joined

 from

on a loan deal in 2017, with an obligation to buy in the summer of 2018. He will be a free agent at the end of the campaign.

Gagliardini told Sky Sport:

"I'm no longer willing to have this playing time. I'm 28 years old, and I want to prove a lot.

"I'm more ready than a few years ago, because these years have seen great growth for me, in my head and in the reaction to the difficult moments, so in June I will make my decisions."

Gagliardini has scored 16 goals in 174 matches for Inter and won three trophies including the Serie A title in 2021.

After the match against Verona on Saturday, Inter’s manager Simone Inzaghi was asked about Gagliardini’s comments.

He told reporters:

"The important thing is that he does well on the pitch.

"He's highly regarded by everyone, he's a serious professional who works very well. He's had a few minor problems in the last year, but he's always gritted his teeth, guaranteeing his contribution."

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