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Inter Close in on Deal to Sign Italian Starlet Sandro Tonali

By Max Cooper

Sandro Tonali is closing in on a dream move to Inter at the end of this Europa League campaign
Sandro Tonali is closing in on a dream move to Inter at the end of this Europa League campaign / MB Media/Getty Images
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Inter have taken a huge step towards signing Italian wonderkid Sandro Tonali from Brescia, after the youngster chose I Nerazzurri as his dream destination and agreed terms on a bumper five-year-contract.

The 20-year-old has been on the radar of a number of Europe's elite clubs for several transfer windows, and he is destined to leave current side Brescia following their recent relegation from Serie A.

Tonali couldn't prevent Brescia from suffering relegation to Serie B
Tonali couldn't prevent Brescia from suffering relegation to Serie B / Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images

Although he was unable to halt the Lioness' slide into the second tier, Tonali did impress during his debut campaign in the top flight. And with Inter, Juventus, Milan and Paris Saint-Germain all jostling to land the midfield talisman, Corriere dello Sport reports that I Nerazzurri may have won the race.

The Milanese club have offered Tonali a five-year contract worth €3.5m per season, and the midfielder has accepted their proposal, with his heart now fully set on a switch to San Siro.

The Italy international is currently on holiday, but he has asked his agent Beppe Bozzo to hash out an agreement with Inter chief executive Beppe Marotta, as he continues to watch I Nerazzurri's Europa League campaign with interest.

Tonali has stated his desire to grow under coach Antonio Conte's guidance, believing the Serie A giants to be the best landing spot to continue his development as one of Europe's most exciting prospects.

Nicolo Barella and Stefano Sensi have become Italy regulars since arriving at Inter
Nicolo Barella and Stefano Sensi have become Italy regulars since arriving at Inter / Claudio Villa/Getty Images

He will have also seen the great progress of the likes of fellow Italians Alessandro Bastoni, Stefano Sensi and Nicolo Barella, who have all announced their arrival on the big stage this season, thanks to Conte's trust in their abilities.

Although the deal is set to be finalised after the Europa League, Inter are not concerned over the possibility of another rival trying to snatch the midfielder from under their nose.

Tonali's love for the Inter project has left him dreaming of pulling on the black and blue shirt, and I Nerazzurri's bosses are confident that his attention will not be swayed by Italian champions Juve, or French giants PSG.