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Inter sign Italy international midfielder Barella from Cagliari in €50m deal

Inter have announced the signing of Nicolo Barella from Cagliari on an initial one-year loan, with an obligation to buy at the end of that period.

Barella will spend the 2019-20 season at San Siro before joining the Nerazzurri permanently on a five-year contract.

Inter have beat a host of clubs to Barella's signature, with Chelsea and Liverpool among the many teams linked with the midfielder.

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Inter are reported to have paid a €12 million loan fee for Barella, who will then cost €25m next year, with the deal including a potential €13m in add-ons, taking the transfer to a total value of €50m (£45m/$56m).