Italy's Under-21 captain Luca Caldirola has signed a four-year deal with Bundesliga side Werder Bremen from Inter Milan, the north German team confirmed on Wednesday.
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The 22-year-old centre-back, has been brought in to replace Greek defender Sokratis, who has joined Champions League side Borussia Dortmund.
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"Luca is a very interesting player, despite his young age he has plenty of experience and has shown his leadership qualities at his previous clubs," said Bremen's director of sport Thomas Eichin.
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"He has good technique, a good eye and is creative in an open game."
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Caldirola's Italy Under-21 side finished second to Spain in the recent European Championships and his deal to Bremen is worth around €2.5 million having spent last season on loan at Brescia.
Everyone want a club career in Germany now cos it seems like that is where football is right now. Good luck to them with that.