Adriano secures permanent Inter move
Monday, November 5, 2001
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Brazilian striker Leite Ribeiro Adriano has made his loan move to Internazionale FC permanent after the Italian club exercised its option to secure the services of the highly-rated youngster.
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Brazilian striker Leite Ribeiro Adriano has made his loan move to Internazionale FC permanent after the Italian club exercised its option to secure the services of the highly-rated youngster.
Buy-out option
The 19-year-old joined UEFA Cup contenders Inter from CR Flamengo in August in a loan deal with a buy-out option, but has now been contracted to the Milan giants until June 2006.
'Very happy'
"We have acquired Adriano's contract and the player is very happy and so is the club," Inter spokesman Giuseppe Sapienza said.
Key role
Adriano first came to prominence during the 1999 FIFA Under-17 World Cup, as he played a key role in Brazil's title win.