Veron makes move to Inter permanent

Argentine midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron (right) has signed a two-year deal with Inter, making his move from Chelsea permanent.

Veron spent last season on loan from Chelsea and Inter have agreed terms with the English champions over the transfer - although no fee has been made public.

"We are very satisfied with how the negotiations with Veron and Chelsea concluded," Inter technical director Marco Branca told the club's website.

"Keeping Veron at Inter was the objective of the club, coach Roberto Mancini and the player himself. He had for some time expressed his wish to continue with us," said Branca.

The move formally brings Veron's experience in English football to an end after his disappointing spells with Manchester United and Chelsea.

After outstanding seasons in Serie A with Sampdoria, Parma and Lazio, Veron moved to Manchester United in 2001 for a then British record fee of £28 million ($51.05 million).

After two seasons where he struggled to impress at Old Trafford, he moved to Chelsea for £15 million in 2003 but a back injury restricted his appearances.

The central midfielder has gradually rediscovered his form at Inter and helped them take third place in Serie A and win the Italian Cup last season.