Inter Milan have confirmed they have finally completed a
deal to sign Romanian defender Cristian Chivu on a five-year deal
from Roma.
The 26-year-old has finally put pen to paper for the Serie A
champions to end a long-running transfer saga.
Chivu had announced on Friday he would be leaving Roma, and arrived
in Milan later that evening to seal the deal.
A statement on Inter's official website: "F.C. Internazionale is
pleased to announce that Cristian Eugen Chivu has signed a
five-year contract with the club until 30 June 2012.
"The 26-year-old Romanian defender, who put pen to paper following
his arrival in Milan just after 23:30 on Friday evening, joins
Inter on a permanent deal with Italian defender Marco Andreolli
moving to Roma on a co-ownership deal."
Chivu himself was delighted to finally be joining the Scudetto
holders following months of speculation about the transfer.
"Inter are the strongest team in Italy," the Romanian said.
"I'm tired because of the trip, but very happy to be in Milan at
last. It ended how I wanted it to. I can't wait to meet president
(Massimo) Moratti now."
