Inter Milan sign Southampton right-back Cedric Soares on loan with an option to buy.
The full-back has been in Milan since Friday morning, when he had his tests and signed the contract last night.
It was only announced this evening, because they had to wait for the paperwork to come through from England.
“Cedric Soares is a new Inter player. The 27-year-old defender joins the Nerazzurri on loan from Southampton FC with the option to make the deal permanent,” read a statement.
“Cedric was born in Singen (Germany) on 31 August 1991 to Portuguese parents. He arrives in Milan following previous spells with Sporting Clube de Portugal, Coimbra and Southampton, in addition to being a full Portugal international.
“Apart from a year spent on loan at Academica Coimbra, the defender came through at Sporting before making 94 appearances for the first team in Lisbon, scoring two goals and providing twelve assists. He won the Portuguese Cup in 2012 with Academica, winning it again in 2015 with Sporting.
“In the summer of 2015, he moved to Southampton where his combination of speed, strength and technical ability secured him a starting spot at St Mary's. He made 104 Premier League appearances, scoring one goal which came this season. He also registered ten assists in his time in England.
“For Portugal, Cedric passed through all of the youth sides, finishing as a runner-up at the 2011 Under-20 World Cup. More success was to follow in the senior side for whom he made his full international debut on 11 October 2014.
“In 2016, he was among the starters in the final when Portugal beat France to win the European Championship. He was a key player at the 2018 World Cup in Russia as Fernando Santos' side made it to the Round of 16 before elimination at the hands of Uruguay.
“Now, the black and blue side of Milan is ready to welcome Cedric Soares. Best of luck in this new adventure with the Nerazzurri!”
Kiuaceilmn
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Inter what are you thinking, only Liverpool can buy players from Southampton
I hate people who sell are players to Liverpool
Kiuaceilmn
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Very good signing Inter! Have been praying for Chelsea to sign this guy but they just wouldn't. He is such a strong RB! a starter for the Portuguese national team!
I support saints and I am not happy because he's one of our best right-backs and inter are really lucky
dahbkpruz
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Selling good players while battling relegation lol..
pepcknopr
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Inter what are you thinking, only Liverpool can buy players from Southampton
and only Southampton can sign players from Celtic
Handsome Mike
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vrsalijko is way better tho
Then you've not watched Cedric! He is head and shoulders better than Vsarsko.. Watch how he will bench all the RB's in inter.
Handsome Mike
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Very good signing Inter! Have been praying for Chelsea to sign this guy but they just wouldn't. He is such a strong RB! a starter for the Portuguese national team!
Moearsh
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I hope 🤞 he will show he was worth every penny
chidesco1
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vrsalijko is way better tho
I agree with yoy
Daccdkuy
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This can only mean one thing, Bye Bye Vrsaljko
vrsalijko is way better tho
JustMeUli
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gg he ain't bad
davyquan
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Good news for inter though he's a good player though
Vidaprsyz
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Cedric is a great player.....he has amazing pace and produces superb crosses in d box.....he is one of the man behind Portugal euro success 2016... all the best Cedric....u surely deserve best team
mayongela
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visajarko, d'ambrosio then Cedric?
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Inter what are you thinking, only Liverpool can buy players from Southampton
lol😂😂😂😂😂
12UnitedGuyReborn
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congrats inter
rubbclpsu
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Inter what are you thinking, only Liverpool can buy players from Southampton
Marcusdarell
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fantastic deal.
chidesco1
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This can only mean one thing, Bye Bye Vrsaljko
buging
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This winter transfer windows is only based on loans
This is inter's plan , i believe we can get more point in this season.
fazeza
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this year's transfers are really interesting
we sign the player beased on the loan and reality.
December
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Good news for inter fans
Yes, because we have a good RB now.
aleeysonn
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all the best
JuniorGunner•••
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This winter transfer windows is only based on loans
selimk10
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Who will Southampton play at RB, then?
Jan Valery the half tunisian right back
popola
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Now he is loaned to inter with 16months of his contract to go with option to buy, which they won’t.
Ellenmed
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I remember being impressed with Soares when he first arrive at Southampton but he has regressed massively maybe a move to a slower league may suit him.
norloser
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I would not rate Soares in the top 10 RBs in the premier League, so it's hard to see what he will offer Inter.
Royruss
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Is he expected to start at inter, or is he being brought in as cover?
xvidoeos
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He shouldn't even have been there. Quality wise, he should be our 4th choice. When Dalot gains enough first team experience, he should be 5th.
citizenson
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Cedric Soares disappointed so much in the World Cup. I hope he can have a good performance during this season.
Natdekl
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Good news for inter fans
correspond
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Who will Southampton play at RB, then?
Nehabdmpsu
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just Do it
Rockmans
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He's only got a bit more than a year left on his contract, and was bought for ~£5m 3 or 4 seasons ago. Could be worse.
foreverbay
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£9.5m seems cheap, Also whats happened to Vrsaljko?
Nicholaa
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Ahh the Inter special, loan + option to buy
Binakmnrsz
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why did southampton decide to even let him go, it not like he was playing bad i really don't get it 🤦🏽♂️
zidbdkmp
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Good Luck at your new club Inter. Much the best for you
Christopher_Robin
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this year's transfers are really interesting
MikeJuwon
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Great deal for Inter Milan 🤝 Cedric is a top player and I wish him all the best in his Italian adventure.
kuzaprst
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vrsalko going back to Atm then
wesbcekmz
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all the best
KingDave10
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Could have helped Arsenal out of injury crises, oh wait!! Arsenal can't afford 7m deals only loans . 😒
Syd31
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If only inter sign draxler
kesdksu
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All the best Cedric
dettaboss4l
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Good luck and I hope you succeed at Inter
Cuoabcdnst
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southampton are letting cedric go wow smfh
Syd31
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Good signing