Mourinho wraps up first major signing for Inter

Roma's Brazilian midfielder Mancini has become Inter boss Jose Mourinho's first major signing, the Italian champions said yesterday.

Roma, who finished second to Inter last season, announced an initial agreement last week and the deal has now been finalised after the player returned to Italy from holiday.

Inter said in a statement the skilful and versatile Mancini, who normally operates on the left wing, will join the squad immediately but no financial details of the transfer were given.

The 27-year-old, who had an uneasy relationship with Roma coach Luciano Spalletti, is the second top player in two seasons to switch between the two rivals.

Romania centre-back Cristian Chivu left Roma for Inter at the start of last season in an acrimonious move.

Inter were tracking Mancini even before Mourinho's arrival and his signing now makes it less likely they will bid for Ricardo Quaresma. Their interest in Chelsea's Frank Lampard remains, however.