Diego Godin of Uruguay signed for the Serie A club Cagliari Calcio on a three-year deal after staying one year at Inter Milan.
Diego Godin played only one season at the Italian club Inter Milan. The Uruguay international is now moving to another Serie A club Cagliari. Accordingly, he signed a contract for three-years as per Goal.
Godin made his appearance at Sardegna Arena on Thursday night. Thus, he will stay at the club until the end of 2023.
The 34-year-old played for Antonio Conte’s side for 34 games. Therefore, he managed to score two goals across all competitions during his one year at Inter.
Godin left Atletico Madrid on a free transfer in summer 2019. He joined Inter and helped the club finish second in the league. Moreover, the Nerazzurri managed to reach the Europa League finals. Simultaneously, Skriniar supported Godin at the heart of the defense.
The Uruguayan now faces the task of keeping Cagliari in the top half of the table. The club announced his arrival with a long statement on their official website.
“Cagliari Calcio is pleased to announce the signing of Diego Godin: the great defender from Uruguay joins Cagliari on a permanent deal until June 30th, 2023,” the statement reads.
“Strong leadership qualities, overwhelming charisma: with Godin Cagliari acquires a player of absolute international level, one of the strongest central defenders, outstanding in the air, best known for his ability to tackle and anticipate opposition movements, and for marshaling the defense.
“Sardinia is in his destiny: “el Faraòn”, which continues the long tradition of Uruguayan players of Rossoblù, is married to Sofia, born in Cagliari and daughter of the beloved former midfielder Pepe Herrera.
“Welcome to the family, Diego!”
Godin expressed his feelings for the Inter players, management, and fans alike. He posted on social media saying: “Thank you very much to the entire Nerazzurri family for the affection and respect received during this year.
“It has been an intense and atypical season for the situation we have experienced in the world but despite that I think we have done a good job and we have brought the team back to the top, fighting for important goals as it deserves.
“I carry the memory of all of you fans, who are truly the ones who make this club great. And of course with my teammates and all the people who work alongside the team day after day and who have always treated me with a smile! A hug and I wish you the best.”
Cagliari plays on the home turf against Lazio on the weekend. Godin hopes to make the starting XI.
Eusebio Di Francesco’s side drew vs Sassuolo last week in their Serie A opener. Although, Godin along with the club hopes to fire up their performance against giants Lazio.
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