Bayern Munich Defender Lucio Joins Inter - OFFICIAL

16 Jul 2009 11:28:56

A statement on the German club's official website reads:

"After a trophy-laden five-year spell at Bayern, Brazil captain Lucio is leaving Munich to join Italian champions Inter.

"On Thursday, the centre-half and the FCB board of directors agreed to cancel the player’s contract ahead of its scheduled expiry on 30 June 2010.

"The 31-year-old, who will sign a three-year deal with the north Italian club coached by Jose Mourinho, moves for an undisclosed fee.

"Lucio switched to Bayern from Bayer Leverkusen in summer 2004. In the last five seasons, the Brazilian scored seven goals in 144 Bundesliga appearances for Munich. He was part of the league and cup double-winning sides in 2005, 2006 and 2008."

Although the statement does not disclose a fee, Sky Sport Italia claim Inter have paid the Germans €5million for the stopper but that could rise with bonuses related to how Inter get on in the Champions League.

In addition, it is said Fiorentina wanted Lucio, but they were only offering a two year deal. The move sees the chase for Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho evaporate. Lucio is expected in Milan within the next few hours to undergo a medical and sign his new contract.

Salvatore Landolina, Goal.com

Ibrahimovic: Inter Milan not Ibra-dependent

26.01.09 | tribalfootball.com

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is pleased with Inter Milan's victory over Sampdoria.

Watching from the stands, the super Swede declared: "It shows that Inter are not 'Ibra-dependent'.

"Whoever plays, you always expect them to do their very best. Even the players not in the team.

"Now I am rested and looking forward to our next game on Wednesday."

Search: Inter's Adriano banned for three matches for punch

MILAN - Inter Milan striker Adriano has been banned for three matches after throwing a punch in Sunday's 1-0 win over Sampdoria, the Italian league said on Monday.

The incident involving Samp's Daniele Gastaldello in the penalty area was missed by the referee but a league statement said the decision had been reached using television evidence.

Adriano scored the winner on the stroke of halftime to re-establish Inter's three-point lead at the top of Serie A despite a nervous display.

The big Brazilian has been in and out of the Inter side this season after irritating coach Jose Mourinho with a perceived lack of commitment.

Mourinho has also been banned for Wednesday's game at Catania after being sent from the dugout just before Adriano's goal for arguing with the officials.

Sweden forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic missed the Samp game through suspension but is available again for the trip to Sicily.

AC Milan's Ronaldinho was suspended for three Italian Cup games earlier this month after television replays showed him throwing an elbow in the 2-1 defeat by Lazio in the last 16.

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