Munich - For weeks, speculation about the Säbener street in Munich on a leave of central defender Lucio (31). It's official: the Brazilian national team moves to Inter Milan.
In the Italian master Lucio signing a three-year contract. Eight million euro transfer fee cash in Bavaria for the captain of the Brazilian national team. "They offered us 15 players as a bargaining tool, but we have cash. This is our dear," said general manager Uli Hoeness.
In recent weeks, the Brazilians had complained to enjoy under new coach Louis van Gaal in Munich no longer the necessary appreciation. Following this, the Bayern bosses were gracious and indicated willingness to talk.
After the resignation of Lucio the locals are still enough players for the central defense available. Apart from Martin Demichelis Daniel van Buyten, Breno and Holger Badstuber eligible for the positions in question. The Dutch newcomer Edson Braafheid could move inside.
Lucio graduated a total of 236 Bundesliga games for Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. With Bayern he was three times champions and DFB Cup. His biggest success came in 2002 when he became world champion with Brazil.
