Mehdi Taremi arrived at Inter Milan last summer, with expectations sky-high after his goal-filled years at FC Porto. Fast-forward one season, and the Iranian forward finds himself at a crossroads. Taremi’s numbers just haven’t matched his earlier form—he’s managed only three goals in a staggering 43 appearances for the Nerazzurri. For a player who set Primeira Liga alight, this drop-off is impossible to ignore. Inter Milan, a club where pressure to deliver runs deep, hasn’t offered Taremi the same space or style that made him a fan favorite in Portugal.
This dry spell hasn’t gone unnoticed by either fans or club management. While Taremi once thrived on Porto’s quick build-up play and attacking fluidity, he’s looked isolated and often out of rhythm in Serie A. The Italian league is tough on strikers, but few expected Taremi’s struggles to be this stark. At 33, time isn’t exactly on his side. That’s why the current talks surrounding his future carry so much weight.
Now, the rumor mill is spinning fast: Taremi could make a quick return to FC Porto, just a year after waving Portugal goodbye. According to people close to the situation, discussions between Taremi’s entourage and Porto’s intermediaries have shifted from the speculative to the concrete. Inter Milan is reportedly willing to accept a fee of around €10 million. That might seem modest in today’s market, but considering Inter got him on a free, it’s a neat bit of business—an instant capital gain for the club.
But Porto isn’t the only club circling. Turkish giants Besiktas have thrown their hat in the ring, as have Premier League outfits Nottingham Forest and Fulham. Each club sees Taremi as a low-risk bet with big potential upside, especially if he can rediscover the magic he showed in Portugal.
For Porto, however, it’s about more than just numbers. Taremi’s previous spell with them was electric: he scored goals for fun, linked up brilliantly with teammates, and quickly became beloved by fans. Reuniting with familiar faces and surroundings could offer Taremi the comfort zone to reignite his career. Plus, Porto stands to gain from his experience—they know exactly what he brings on and off the pitch.
Inter, meanwhile, isn’t wasting any time planning for life after Taremi. The Italian side has Mehdi Taremi on the market in the hope of finding the funds to chase Nigerian attacker Ademola Lookman, hoping to add pace and creativity to their midfield attack.
If Porto does seal the deal, fans can expect an instant buzz around the Dragão. Everyone loves a good homecoming story—especially when the returning hero still has something to prove. Whether Taremi finds his old spark back in Portugal or chooses a new adventure elsewhere, one thing is clear: his stay at Inter has triggered a fresh chapter nobody really saw coming.
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