Inter close on Chivu
The Cristian Chivu transfer saga seems to be near an end after the defender’s girlfriend announced that he will join Inter for £10m.
The Romanian has been on the verge of moving to the San Siro for the past few weeks and an official announcement is expected shortly.
“Cristian wil join Massimo Moratti’s club for £10m,” Chivu’s girlfriend Adelina Elisei told the Romanian television network Antena Tre.
“His will was decisive, he even agreed to lower his wage demands. He will earn £3.2m rather than £3.9m per season, but he will sign a five-year deal rather than a four-year one.
“As for myself, I hope to travel to Milan tomorrow to see him soon,” concluded the television presenter.
The operation was apparently finalised after a phone call between Inter President Moratti and Roma chief Rosella Sensi, although the two clubs have insisted that no deal has been struck.
However, the Giallorossi are eager to clarify the player’s future before Thursday, when the capital club will celebrate its 80th anniversary at the Stadio Olimpico.
If the two clubs do reach an agreement, Roma are expected to make a new offer for Reggina defender Francesco Modesto.
The Stadio Olimpico outfit are also rumoured to be renewing their interest in Real Madrid’s Brazilian right-back Cicinho as a replacement for Marco Cassetti, who looks set to join Monaco this week.
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