Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne joins Inter Milan on deal until 2028

Super Falcons midfielder Toni Payne has signed a contract with Serie A side Inter Milan that runs until 2028, leaving English Women’s Super League club Everton after two years. The 31-year-old, who previously played in the United States and Spain, completed the move on Saturday, July 12, 2026, and expressed excitement about testing herself in Italy’s competitive top flight. She told Inter's official website she believes she has qualities to showcase in the upcoming seasons.

This transfer highlights the growing presence of Nigerian women’s players in Europe’s elite leagues and offers a concrete example for aspiring female footballers in Nigeria who aspire to play abroad. Payne’s inclusion in the Super Falcons squad for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations means she will continue to represent Nigeria while gaining high-level experience in Italy, potentially raising the team’s profile on the continental stage.

Fans can follow her Serie A appearances through Inter Milan’s official channels and track the Super Falcons’ preparations for the upcoming AFCON. With her contract running to 2028, her development in Italy could influence future opportunities for other Nigerian athletes seeking European contracts. Will her success in Serie A inspire more young Nigerian women to pursue careers in Europe’s top leagues?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/12/transfer-payne-excited-for-new-challenge-at-inter-milan/