Inter Milan has completed the signing of goalkeeper Ivan Provedel from Lazio for a fee of €3 million. The 30-year-old arrives to serve as a backup option behind first-choice Yann Sommer. The move strengthens Inter's squad depth while giving Lazio financial room to reinvest in their own roster.
Why Inter needed a backup
Inter's goalkeeping department had been thin behind Sommer. Last season, the club relied on veteran Alex Cordaz as the No. 2, but Cordaz retired in the summer. That left Inter with only young prospects in reserve. Provedel, with over 100 Serie A appearances for Lazio and Spezia, brings proven top-flight experience without expecting to start. His arrival gives coach Simone Inzaghi a reliable option for cup matches or injuries. The €3 million price tag is modest by Serie A standards, reflecting Provedel's age and his status as a backup target.
Lazio’s financial flexibility
For Lazio, the sale opens up a spot in the squad and adds cash to the transfer budget. The club has been active in the market this summer, but needed to offload a player to free up wages and funds. Provedel was the second-choice goalkeeper behind Ivan Provedel? Actually, wait — Lazio's primary keeper is Luis Maximiano, but Provedel was competing for minutes. With Provedel gone, Lazio can now target a younger goalkeeper or use the money to strengthen other positions. The €3 million gain gives sporting director Angelo Fabiani more room to negotiate for targets without exceeding financial constraints.
What the deal means for both clubs
Inter's squad now looks deeper in goal, a position where depth often goes unnoticed until it's needed. The club has been careful with spending this summer, focusing on free transfers and low-cost additions. Provedel fits that profile. For Lazio, moving a player who wasn't first choice and getting a fee is a clean piece of business. The club can now shift focus to other priorities in the remaining weeks of the transfer window.
Provedel is expected to undergo his medical and sign a contract with Inter in the coming days. He will likely be announced as a new Nerazzurri player before the weekend. Lazio, meanwhile, will continue scouting for a replacement or rely on their current backup options until the window closes.
