Cons
- Injury prone
- Match fitness issue
- Only play full 90 minutes twice in serie A this half season. Mostly as RB, as he can't even replace Kolarov on the left.
- Overpriced to his actual market value, may became huge issue when we try to offload him later. Capital loss is expected here, unless he had sensational season and when we're able him sell at high price.
- Juventino, probably good thing, means no problem when we decide to rid of him.
- Politano price may get higher due Roma's attacking style, also by being motivated to do well for euro 2020 squad.
- Strenghed direct rival, with proper profile, in position where really need the most and even gave them a homegrown player.
Pros
- Covered LB/LWB/LM/RB position as needed
- Blocked Ashley Young transfer
- Removed unused player whom unfortunately incompatible with current system.
- By offloading Politano, we get small capital gain and open space for Giroud.
I think Roma won this trade. Although they make a capital loss here for Spinazzola, they just decide to cut loss their investment. On the opposite site, there is higher chance Politano market price will increase benefited from Fonseca's style of play.
Loan with option to buy is make sense for both club. Inter able to asses Spinazzola physical condition and if Politano good season at Roma, they could redeem him.