Siena midfielder Tomas Locatelli will join Inter next season in a politically-motivated move, according to the Italian Press.
The 32-year-old is wanted by the Nerazzurri to replace Santiago Solari [pictured], who will soon be out of contract and is currently looking for another club.
Locatelli, who enjoyed two spells at Milan in the 1990s, has reportedly been bought so Inter can satisfy an anticipated change to UEFA regulations.
In January, FIFA President Sepp Blatter announced he would like to see at least six players from a club's native country compete in the starting 11.
The Swiss was incensed after watching Inter play Juventus last November because there was not a single Italian in Nerazzurro.
Blatter made it clear he would like to approve a proposal called 6+5 at the next FIFA counsel in May 2008 with a view to application in time for the 2010-11 season.
Locatelli will arrive at Via Durini on a free and will earn half as much as his predecessor Solari, who is the 26th best paid player in Serie A, collecting £2.75m per season.
The man from Bergamo is said to have been offered a deal of £1.2 per annum, twice his current salary, offering better value for money.
The experienced Locatelli has made 27 appearances for the Robur this season, scoring three goals.
