Ever Banega completes free transfer from Sevilla to Inter Milan after contract dispute

EVER BANEGA has completed a move from Sevilla to Inter Milan.

The Argentina international has completely turned his career around since working under Unai Emery in the south of Spain.

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And his performances have alerted Robert Mancini who was determined to sign him for the Italian giants

Inter announced the signing of the free agent on their .

A statement read: “FC Internazionale are delighted to confirm that Ever Banega will wear the Nerazzurri shirt for the next three seasons.”

And Banega admitted he couldn't say no when he heard Inter had come calling.

He said: "I was very happy when I heard Inter were interested in me. I couldn't let an opportunity at a massive club like Inter go."

Banega was one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe after bursting onto the scene on loan at Atletico Madrid while with Valencia back in 2009.

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However, his stock fell and he returned to his native Argentina with Newell’s Old Boys on loan 2014.

But Emery took a punt on Banega and he became an integral part in a Sevilla part which won back-to-back Europa League titles.

The 28-year-old had been heavily linked with a move o Inter all summer, with the deal held up as the Spanish club believed he had automatically triggered a contract extension with them.

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Banega’s last action in a Sevilla shirt was to receive a red card in a feisty Copa del Rey final defeat to Barcelona.

Emery confirmed the midfielder would be leaving after that match.

Speaking in June, Banega said: “"Inter vice-president Javier Zanetti was the first to contact me and I'm very happy he called.

"I had a great time in Spain. It has been two wonderful years and we won two Europa Leagues."

Banega returns from international duty in the Copa America Centenario with Argentina as they finished runners-up to Chile for a second consecutive edition.