Lukas Podolski Arrives in Milan Ahead of Inter Loan Move
Despite efforts by Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger to retain him, German international Lukas Podolski is on the verge of completing a move to Inter Milan. The forward arrived in the Italian city on Friday, where he was greeted by an enthusiastic crowd of Inter supporters, signalling the beginning of a new chapter in his career.
Podolski is expected to undergo a medical examination on Saturday before officially signing a loan deal with the Serie A club. The move, initially arranged for the remainder of the season, offers the 29-year-old striker more playing time, something he had struggled to secure in recent months at Arsenal.
Podolski, a World Cup winner with Germany in 2014, brings significant experience and firepower to Roberto Mancini’s side as Inter looks to climb the league table and bolster its attacking options. The move marks his first foray into Italian football after stints in the Bundesliga, Premier League, and Turkish Süper Lig.
While Wenger had publicly expressed a desire to keep Podolski at the Emirates, the player’s lack of minutes ultimately paved the way for his departure. Barring any last-minute complications, Podolski is set to be unveiled as an Inter Milan player within the next 24 hours.
