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Official: Lazio Sell Ivan Provedel to Inter Milan
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Official: Lazio Sell Ivan Provedel to Inter Milan
Inter Milan have announced the signing of experienced Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel on a permament basis.
The Background
The Italian champions have parted ways with Yann Sommer after a three-year collaboration. They have decided to promote Josep Martinez to the No.1 role, but they wanted to pair him with a reliable and experienced backup capable of stepping in when required.
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Inter Milan Buy Ivan Provedel from Lazio
The Nerazzurri identified Provedel as the perfect profile for the role, and after weeks of negotiations , they were able to reach the finish line. On Wednesday evening, Inter's official website announced that Provedel has signed a three-year contract with the club.
The 1994-born goalkeeper has moved to Inter from Lazio on a permanent deal: he has signed a contract with the Nerazzurri Club until June 30, 2029.
The Reported Figures
While the official note didn't disclose any figures, previous reports had expected Lazio to collect a €3 million transfer fee . While this may seem like a modest figure, it should be remembered that Provedel is 32 and had only one year left on his contract with the Biancocelesti. The goalkeeper will reportedly earn a yearly net salary of €1.5 million in addition to bonuses.
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Provedel's Lazio Highlights
This marks the end of a memorable four-year spell for the Friulian goalkeeper in the Italian capital. Provedel will be remembered for equalling the Serie A clean-sheet record with 21 shutouts in his first season, and also for his unforgettable equalizer in the Champions League group-stage game against Atletico Madrid in September 2023.
