MILAN, ITALY - MAY 17:  Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale cheers the fans after the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

L'Inter saluta De Vrij: grazie di tutto, Stefan!



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Il centrale olandese conclude la sua avventura in nerazzurro dopo otto stagioni e nove trofei conquistati


“Mi hanno chiamato per fare un muro.” Sono passati otto anni da quando Stefan De Vrij ha pronunciato questa frase, la sua prima da giocatore dell’Inter. Una promessa al mondo nerazzurro, un’affermazione di sicurezza. Un muro elegante e solido, resistente a ogni tipo di intemperie, un muro alla base dei successi costruiti dall’Inter nelle otto stagioni in cui Stefan De Vrij ha indossato la maglia nerazzurra.

Ci siamo fidati di Stefan De Vrij, gli abbiamo affidato le chiavi del cantiere difensivo. Lui si è messo lì, mattone dopo mattone, stagione dopo stagione: solido, costante, imperturbabile. Elegante palla al piede, chirurgico nell’impostazione, imperioso negli stacchi di testa, potente negli uno contro uno. Ha preso spatola e malta, ha posizionato un blocco alla volta: davanti agli occhi avrà rivisto i muri tipici delle case di Rotterdam, dove è cresciuto e dove si è formato calcisticamente, dove ha imparato l’arte del difendere.

TURIN, ITALY - MAY 15:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale competes for the ball with Cristiano Ronaldo  of Juventus during the Serie A match between Juventus  and FC Internazionale at  on May 15, 2021 in Turin, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 09:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates at the end of the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and  AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 9, 2020 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 07:  Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates with Stefan de Vrij after scoring the second goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and US Sassuolo at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 07, 2021 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
VERONA, ITALY - NOVEMBER 23:  Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale reacts with Alessandro Bastoni during the Serie A match between Verona and FC Internazionale at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on November 23, 2024 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 09:  Alexis Sanchez of FC Internazionale looks on during a FC Internazionale training session at Appiano Gentile on September 9, 2019 in Como, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
COMO, ITALY - AUGUST 03: (EDITOR’S NOTE: A special effect by a built-in teleconverter was used for this image.) Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale in action prior to the Pre-Season Friendly match between FC Internazionale v FC Internazionale U23 at the club's training ground BPER Training Centre on August 03, 2025 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 05: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale and Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale gesture during the FC Internazionale training session at the club's training ground BPER Training Centre at Appiano Gentile on February 05, 2025 in Como, Italy.  (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
COMO, ITALY - DECEMBER 18: Yann Aurel Bisseck of FC Internazionale, Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale in action during the FC Internazionale training session at the club's training ground BPER Training Centre at Appiano Gentile on December 18, 2024 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 26: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrate the victory after the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between FC Internazionale Milano and RB Leipzig at Stadio San Siro on November 26, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 23:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the second goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on November 23, 2019 in Turin, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images ) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 23:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the second goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on November 23, 2019 in Turin, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images ) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
ROME, ITALY - JULY 19:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the opening  goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and  FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on July 19, 2020 in Rome, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

Noi abbiamo ammirato il progetto che nasceva e prendeva forma: con il premio di Miglior Difensore della Serie A 2019/20, conquistato nella seconda stagione in nerazzurro, ci ha dimostrato che aveva posto delle fondamenta estremamente resistenti, con qualche meraviglioso affresco qua e là: sono 13 i gol segnati da De Vrij con l’Inter, tre dei quali arrivati nei derby contro il Milan. Il primo nel 2019, nel 2-3 del 17 marzo: una vittoria fondamentale nella corsa Champions. Il terzo nella sfida del 2 febbraio 2025, nella quale ha regalato all’Inter l’1-1 nei minuti di recupero. L’emozione più grande, forse, ce l’ha regalata con il secondo, quello nel derby vinto per 4-2 il 9 febbraio 2020. Un’incornata regale a sigillare la rimonta dell’Inter nel secondo tempo, da 0-2 a 3-2, festeggiata dal boato ruggente di San Siro.

MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 09:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and  AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 9, 2020 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Marco Luzzani - Inter/Inter via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 09:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and  AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 9, 2020 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Marco Luzzani - Inter/Inter via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 09:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates with Matias Vecino after scoring the goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and  AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 9, 2020 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij; Matias Vecino
TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 23:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale scores the second goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on November 23, 2019 in Turin, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images ) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 23:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the second goal during the Serie A match between Torino FC and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on November 23, 2019 in Turin, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images ) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 17:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale scores the goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 17, 2019 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images ) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 17:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 17, 2019 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images ) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
MILAN, ITALY - MARCH 17:  Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 17, 2019 in Milan, Italy.  (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images ) *** Local Caption *** Stefan de Vrij
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 02: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates with Nicola Zalewsi after scoring their team's first goal during the Serie A match between Milan and Inter at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 02: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates with Nicola Zalewsi after scoring their team's first goal during the Serie A match between Milan and Inter at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 02: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Serie A match between Milan and Inter at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 02: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Serie A match between Milan and Inter at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 02: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's first goal during the Serie A match between Milan and Inter at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 02, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

Dalla stagione successiva, poi, il muro di De Vrij ha cominciato ad accogliere trofei: titoli e successi su cui ha messo la firma con la sua impeccabile professionalità, con la sua estrema dedizione, con l’attenzione al centro della difesa a tre che è stata la costante delle sue stagioni nerazzurre. Una leadership che lo ha portato a indossare la fascia di capitano sia in campionato che in Champions League, una costanza mai venuta meno, anche nei momenti difficili, nelle sconfitte o nell’affrontare qualche problema fisico: Stefan è sempre stato pronto a dare il massimo, a mettere il piede, la testa o il corpo a difesa della sua area, della sua porta, perché il suo muro doveva rimanere solido e duraturo nel tempo.

Ci è riuscito, Stefan, ha mantenuto la sua promessa: otto anni di legame con i colori nerazzurri, otto stagioni di lealtà, d’amore, di successi, in cui ha riempito la bacheca con tre Scudetti, tre Coppe Italia, tre Supercoppe Italiane, coronando una meravigliosa avventura da 296 presenze, 13 gol e 8 assist. Partita dopo partita, mattone dopo mattone, il muro è stato completato alla perfezione. Una colonna portante della storia recente, capace di trasmettere un senso di sicurezza già solo con l’annuncio: “Con il numero 6, Stefan De Vrij!”

Grazie, Stefan: è stato bellissimo vincere insieme!

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 17: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale poses for a portrait with the scudetto Serie A trophy and Coppa Italia after winning the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 17: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale
cheers the fans after the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 19: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale poses for a photo with the Serie A TIM Scudetto title trophy after the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 19, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY - MAY 24: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrate the win with the trophy during the award ceremony at the end of the Coppa Italia Final match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 24, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY - MAY 24: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrate the win with the trophy during the award ceremony at the end of the Coppa Italia Final match between ACF Fiorentina and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 24, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 23:  Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale poses with the trophy for the victory of "scudetto" at the end of the last Serie A match between FC Internazionale Milano and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 23, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - JANUARY 12: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale pose for a photo after winning the italian SuperCup match between FC Internazionale and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on January 12, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 17: Stefan de Vrij of FC Internazionale
  celebrate after the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 23:  Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale poses with the trophy for the victory of "scudetto" at the end of the last Serie A match between FC Internazionale Milano and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 23, 2021 in Milan, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors (Photo by Claudio Villa - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 17: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale poses for a portrait with the scudetto serie A  trophy after winning the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Hellas Verona FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 17, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY - MAY 13:  Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrate with the Coppa Italia trophy after the team's victory i the Coppa Italia Final match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 13, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY - MAY 11: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale, Robin Gosens of FC Internazionale celebrate the victory after winning the Coppa Italia Final match between Juventus and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 11, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 22: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale poses with the trophy at the end of the Italian EA Sports FC Supercup Final match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Al-Awwal Stadium on January 22, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 22: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale poses with the trophy at the end of the Italian EA Sports FC Supercup Final match between SSC Napoli and FC Internazionale at Al-Awwal Stadium on January 22, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 18: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after winning the EA Sports Supercup match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at King Fahd International Stadium on January 18, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - JANUARY 18: Stefan De Vrij of FC Internazionale celebrates after winning the EA Sports Supercup match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at King Fahd International Stadium on January 18, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
MILAN, ITALY - MAY 19: Stefan De Vrij of Inter poses for photo with Serie A trophy after the Serie A TIM match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 19, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

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