Inter’s Geoffrey Kondogbia: Evra key in picking Italy over Premier League move

French international midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia was officially presented as an Inter Milan player.

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Reportedly courted by English Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester United, Brazilian centre-back Joao Miranda chose Inter Milan instead. Geoffrey Kondogbia has told L'Equipe that Juventus' Patrice Evra helped convince him to shun Premier League suitors and join Inter Milan this summer.
Kondogbia, 22, signed a five-year deal with Inter after completing a €37 million move from Monaco — the third-biggest transfer of the summer so far.
The midfielder had a host of clubs chasing him following his impressive displays in helping Monaco to the Champions League quarterfinals last season, with Arsenal and Tottenham reportedly interested.
Instead,…
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