Yann Karamoh joins Inter Milan despite Tottenham and Arsenal wanting to sign the ‘new Kylian Mbappe’ this summer
Caen striker moves to the San Siro on two-year loan deal and will be hoping to make an impression under Luciano Spalletti
INTER MILAN have won the race to sign highly-rated youngster Yann Karamoh.
The 19-year-old joins from French side Caen on a two-year loan deal after impressing in Ligue 1 last season.
Tottenham and Arsenal were both linked with Karamoh, who has been dubbed the ‘new Kylian Mbappe’.
But he has instead opted to move to Inter, who were down a striker after loaning Gabriel Barbosa to Benfica.
Karamoh said: “I’m very happy to be at Inter Milan. My inspiration is Neymar, he’s my favourite player. I’ve chosen number 17.”
However, his agent claims negotiations were made tougher by Caen’s extreme stance and is relieved the move actually went through.
Oscar Damiani said: “Caen are a difficult club to negotiate with, they’ve sold good players in the past.
“It wasn’t easy, but Piero Ausilio and Walter Sabatini were determined to get him and there was his conviction to come here, despite the fact a lot of teams wanted him.
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“He’ll be a great signing for the Nerazzurri. Tomorrow he’ll be at Appian Gentile to get to know the directors and the coaches.”
Inter have made a flying start to the campaign under new boss Luciano Spalletti.
Fiorentina were brushed aside 3-0 on the opening day of the season before Roma were taken down 1-3 in the Italian capital.