After officially locking up Lautaro Martinez, Inter are focused on keeping Nicolo' Barella long term since his current deal expires in 2024.
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The former Cagliari midfielder is close to agreeing in principle to the nerazzurri's terms, there are just a few remaining details to address.
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Barella's new deal is expected to be signed next week, so far this season the Italian international has appeared in ten Serie A matches in which he scored a goal to go with five assists.