Olympique de Marseille have reached an agreement with Inter Milan to sign Valentin Carboni. Who is expected to undergo a medical on Monday, on loan with an option to buy for €40m.
According to reports from Foot Mercato, flights have now booked and the Argentine is set to travel to France.
Fabrizio Romano has reveal the details of a complicated transfer. Which is a clever business move by Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta.UFABET
Marseille will pay €1m for a season-long loan with an option to buy in the summer for €35-36m plus €4m in bonuses.
It would bring the total cost to €40m. But Inter have a €40m buy-back option. And are keen to sign him on a new deal until 2029 before allowing him to leave.
It means that if Carboni impresses at the French club. The Nerazzurri could buy him back without any bonuses.
Normally, the buyback terms are set at a higher price than the selling price.
He is just 29 and has already make three appearances for Argentina. Including being part of the team that win the Copa America.
Inter bought him from Catania in 2020 for just €300,000 and he was loan out to Monza last season. Where he score two goals and provided four assists in 32 appearances.