Inter’s Austrian international wingback Valentino Lazaro has joined Premier League outfit Newcastle on loan for the rest of the season both clubs confirm via their official Twitter accounts.

The Nerazzurri’s statement confirms that Lazaro has left on a loan where there is an option to make the transfer permanent should Newcastle wish to activate that option.

No official sums have been mentioned however several reports in Italy have stated that Newcastle have paid a loan fee of €2 million for Lazaro’s services until the end of June and that they would have to pay an additional €22 million to make the transfer permanent.