the Italian giants Inter Milan in a deal reportedly worth 12 million lire, or 6,860 pounds. Upon his arrival in Milan in October said year, he was greeted by 2,000 supporters of the club. Skoglund made his debut in the Serie A in a 5-1–win against Sampdoria. Weeks later, he scored a brace in the Derby della Madonnina as Inter Milan won 3–2 against A.C. Milan. In 29 appearances during his first season, he scored 12 goals as Inter finished a point behind their city rivals at the top of the table. After the successful start in Italy, Skoglund soon established himself as a key player at Inter Milan as the club won the Serie A in both 1952–53 and 1953–54. During the latter season, Skoglund provided three assists as István Nyers scored a hat-trick in a decisive title winning game against rivals A.C. Milan. Skoglund also enjoyed a fruitful partnership with strikers Benito Lorenzi and Faas Wilkes during Inter Milan's league winning seasons. Manager Alfredo Foni, appointed in 1952, had adopted a highly defensive approach with the Swede being an essential part of the team's attacking force from his left wing. Foni departed from Inter Milan at the end of the 1954-55 season after the defending champions had finished eighth in the league. The club, as well as Skoglund individually, would then come to endure some difficult years. The club had been bought by Angelo Moratti in late 1955, who made seven managerial changes during the first three years of his presidency. During this period, Inter Milan failed to produce any sort of challenge in Serie A. Skoglund enjoyed a revival at Inter Milan during his later years at the club. Ahead of the 1958 FIFA World Cup on Swedish home soil, the club management offered him a 10,000 Swedish crowns – or 700 pounds – bonus if he won the tournament. The reason cited was Inter Milan sensing the potential benefits of Skoglund's increased box-office appeal. In all, Skoglund played 246 competitive matches for Inter Milan, scoring 57 goals. He hesitantly left the club in the summer of 1959, at age 29. Sampdoria and Palermo Ahead of the 1959-60 season, Skoglund was signed by Sampdoria. The reported transfer fee was set at 30 million lire, or 17,250 pounds. Warmly received by the fans, Skoglund played as a regular for the next three seasons whilst putting on decent performances.