Inter Milan announce that a contract has been agreed with former Atletico captain Diego Godin that will run until 30 June 2022.
The 33-year-old Uruguayan international defender played as Atlético Madrid former captains and the Uruguay national team's captain.
In August 2007, Godín signed a five-year deal with La Liga side Villarreal CF. On 4 August 2010, after experiencing his best season at Villarreal – 36 games, three goals – Godín joined fellow league team Atlético Madrid on a five-year contract, after the two clubs agreed an initial fee believed to be around €8 million or £6.6 million.
On the pitch, he always look to rise highest and be the first to aerial balls. In Madrid, Godin became a key player for the Colchoneros’defence and an icon for all the supporters. A leader and a role model. He won La Liga once (2013-14) and it was Godin's goal on the final day against Barcelona that secured the title. He also won one Copa del Rey, one Spanish Supercup, three European Supercups and two Europa League titles.
With Uruguay, he is still writing history for the Celeste. So far, Godin has made 131 international appearances and scored eight goals. In 2011, he won the Copa America with his country.
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Football_Kid
317
What? It's July 1 and it's only transfers everywhere 😕
iKingstonkiss
195
gracias capitans we will miss you so much :( almost 10 years with atleti and all you’ve given us is your passion for the club. Thank you for the 2014/15 title we owe it all to you guys
gramme
153
I can not wait to see Godin and Skriniar togheter. What a rock solid defence it will be.
boxingei
101
Really hope it's not a Vidic 2.0, we are giving him a 3 year contract...
correspond
87
He’s been amazing 4 of the last 5 years. Only season I would say he wasn’t good/great was 16/17. But the past 2 years we’ve had the best defense in the top 5 leagues.
domdomO
55
Kinda crazy how a "policy" stops the club from giving one of the best defenders in the clubs history if im not mistaken a 2 year contract. He still plays well and is a great leader.
crazyme
54
Likely after taxes whereas the atletico figure is pre-tax. As a rule of thumb, Italian wages for players are normally post-tax.
Scottkozel
48
i think he's going to volunteer to play for inter - no wages whatsoever
Guevara03
47
Nah, since we're in the same situation now with Miranda instead of Godin. The only CB not getting much game time is Ranocchia.
yoos
36
Instead Godin, opted for Inter’s offer of €6,75 million per season
introduce
29
Italy is probably the best league to go to when you're an aging defender. More focus on tactics. Also, Milan is a lot better than Manchester as a city to live.