Bayern Claim To Have Sold Lucio To Inter, Moratti Says Deal Not Official Yet

Bayern Munich have confirmed Brazilian defender Lucio will join Inter on a three year deal, but Massimo Moratti is not so sure...

Inter president Massimo Moratti has shown a sign of hesitation on the club's capture of Lucio by claiming the deal is not official just yet as new questions surrounding the move arise.

Bayern Munich claimed the deal which saw the Brazilian join Inter was official via a statement on their official website. However, Moratti claims the move is not as good as done just yet. In addition, the chief appears to have ruled out the possibilities of signing Chelsea duo Ricardo Carvalho and Deco.

"The deal for Lucio is not definite and there is nothing official," Moratti told the club's official website.

"As far as I am aware, there is nothing definite. Would Lucio's arrival mean the end of Carvalho and Deco? Well, it seems clear that we cannot sign 40 players."

A statement on the German club's official website reads:

"After a trophy-laden five-year spell at Bayern, Brazil captain Lucio is leaving Munich to join Italian champions Inter.

"On Thursday, the centre-half and the FCB board of directors agreed to cancel the player’s contract ahead of its scheduled expiry on 30 June 2010.

"The 31-year-old, who will sign a three-year deal with the north Italian club coached by Jose Mourinho, moves for an undisclosed fee.

"Lucio switched to Bayern from Bayer Leverkusen in summer 2004. In the last five seasons, the Brazilian scored seven goals in 144 Bundesliga appearances for Munich. He was part of the league and cup double-winning sides in 2005, 2006 and 2008."

Although the statement does not disclose a fee, Sky Sport Italia claim Inter have paid the Germans €5million for the stopper but that could rise with bonuses related to how Inter get on in the Champions League.

In addition, it is said Fiorentina wanted Lucio, but they were only offering a two year deal. The move sees the chase for Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho evaporate. Lucio is expected in Milan within the next few hours to undergo a medical and sign his new contract.