Former Inter captain and current Nerazzurri defender Andrea Ranocchia has announced that his partner Giulia Lucarini is pregnant with a baby girl.

Ranocchia posted a photo of his family alongside the caption: “Sometimes being a brother is even better than being a superhero. Best wishes for Easter from me, Giulia, Lorenzo and her baby!”

The 32-year-old Italian, who is contracted to the Nerazzurri until 2021, has struggled to earn a spot in the first team this season under coach Antonio Conte.

He was featured briefly at the start of the season, but has not made a league appearance since the 1st September, although he did play the full 90 minutes of Inter’s two games against Ludogorets in the Europa League.