Inter security for Verón
Friday, June 24, 2005
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FC Internazionale Milano have completed a deal to sign Juan Sebastián Verón from Chelsea FC for two seasons.
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No details have been revealed of any fee paid for the Argentinian midfield player who was on loan at Inter for the 2004/05 season, after spending the previous campaign at Stamford Bridge. The 30-year-old was determined to stay at the Giuseppe Meazza stadium and the Nerazzurri were equally keen to keep him.
Finalised deal
"Making a concrete deal with Verón was one of our priorities for the transfer market and I'm very pleased we reached an agreement with Chelsea," said Inter director Gabriele Oriali.
Busy season
The former CA Boca Juniors, UC Sampdoria, Parma FC, S.S. Lazio and Manchester United FC player made 39 appearances for Inter in all competitions in 2004/05. Inter finished third in Serie A, won the Coppa Italia and reached the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.