Cristiano Biraghi is officially an Inter player. The 26-year-old has joined from Fiorentina on loan with an option to make the deal permanent.
The Nerazzurri were in Cristiano Biraghi’s destiny. That day, he announced himself on the world stage but it had been a long time coming. He was born in Cernusco sul Naviglio on 1 September 1992 before joining the Inter Elite Academy following a prior spell at Atalanta.
In the 2010-11 season, he made two competitive appearances for Inter and both were in the Champions League, against FC Twente and Werder Bremen. A dream come true for the young lad who had come through at his boyhood club. He also won the 2011 Viareggio Cup before moving around Italy and beyond, playing for Juve Stabia, Cittadella, Catania, Chievo and Granada. He then moved to Pescara ahead of two seasons with Fiorentina where he earned a place in the Italy team and he has five international caps and one goal to his name.
He rose through the Under-13s, Under-15s, Under-17s (including a derby goal) before a spell at Pro Sesto before he established himself for the Primavera side. Over two seasons, he made 56 appearance and scored twice for the Under-19s. For the summer tournament in 2010, he joined the First Team and scored a wonderful goal against City with his right, despite being a natural left-footer.