Italian news outlets report that Inter Milan has reached a foundational agreement on personal terms with Lazio’s goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel. The next step for the Nerazzurri is to negotiate a transfer fee with Lazio.
Inter is actively seeking to reinforce their goalkeeping department as 37-year-old Yann Sommer is set to depart upon the expiration of his contract later this month. Initially, reports suggested Inter might pursue a new primary goalkeeper during the summer transfer window, with Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham and the Italian national team being a strong rumored target.
However, a more cost-effective strategy for Inter could involve promoting their current understudy, Josep Martinez, to the starting role and then acquiring a new second-choice goalkeeper from the transfer market.
This is where Lazio’s 32-year-old goalkeeper, Ivan Provedel, emerges as an attractive prospect. He is entering the final year of his contract at the Stadio Olimpico this summer, making him a potentially affordable acquisition despite his considerable Serie A experience and previous recognition as the league’s Goalkeeper of the Year.
Provedel’s agent was recently observed at Inter’s headquarters. According to reports from Alfredo Pedullà, Inter and Provedel have now reached an agreement in principle regarding personal terms.
Pedullà further reports that Inter and Provedel’s agent have agreed to a three-year contract, with his reported wages expected to be under €1.5 million per season. Inter must now finalize a transfer fee with Lazio, who are reportedly seeking approximately €5 million for the goalkeeper.
Report: Inter Milan Agrees Personal Terms with Provedel
Reports from Italy indicate that Inter Milan has established a basic agreement on personal terms with Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel. The Nerazzurri’s next objective is to agree on a transfer fee with Lazio.
It is widely acknowledged that Inter is looking to sign a new goalkeeper, with the departure of 37-year-old Yann Sommer at the end of his contract this month.
There were previous suggestions that Inter would aim to recruit a new number one during the summer transfer window, with strong links to Tottenham and Italian national team goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
However, a more economical choice for Inter would be to promote their recent understudy, Josep Martinez, and then seek a new number two in the transfer market.
This is why Lazio’s 32-year-old, Provedel, presents a compelling option. He will be entering the final year of his contract at the Stadio Olimpico this summer and is considered a relatively inexpensive target, despite possessing significant Serie A experience and having previously won the league’s Goalkeeper of the Year award.
Provedel’s agent was seen at Inter’s headquarters on Wednesday. Now, according to reports from Alfredo Pedullà, the Nerazzurri have reached an agreement in principle on personal terms.
Pedullà reports that Inter and Provedel’s agent have agreed to a three-year contract, with wages reportedly less than €1.5 million per season.
Inter now needs to negotiate a transfer fee with Lazio, who are expected to request a sum of around €5 million for the goalkeeper.
