The Serie A behemoth Inter Milan signed 22-year-old Italian midfielder Nicolo Barella from Cagliari on Friday, the club announced. As per media reports, Inter Milan would cough up 10 million euros for the initial season-long loan and subsequently 40 million euros for the permanent deal.
Playing for his hometown club, Cagliari, Barella scored seven goals and two goals for Italy in his seven appearances.
Inter Milan have won the European Championship thrice and had qualified for this season’s Champions League by finishing fourth in Serie A during the last outing.
