Kondogbia completes Inter switch from Monaco

FRENCH international Geoffrey Kondogbia has completed his move from Monaco to Inter Milan, signing a five-year deal with the Serie A club after snubbing city rival AC Milan.

The 22-year-old Frenchman, who spent two seasons at Monaco after joining the Ligue 1 club from Sevilla, is expected to earn 4 million euros (US$4.5 million) a season plus bonuses after making a last-gasp decision to snub Milan. Monaco is expected to receive a fee believed to be in the region of 35 million euros.

Milan CEO Adriano Galliani said on Sunday he believed he had tied up Kondogbia’s move to the seven-time European champion. However, Inter flew in with a late, improved offer which appeared to sway the player and his representatives.

The midfielder, who has been compared to retired French international Patrick Vieira, had also been linked with a move to Manchester City, Real Madrid, and Juventus after showcasing his talents last season when Monaco reached the quarterfinals of the Champions League.

Meanwhile, Villarreal has agreed to sell Argentine forward Luciano