Opportunism was what took McDonald Mariga to Appiano Gentile this week… opportunism, and the kinks in the UK government’s work permit system. But whatever alternatives Inter may have looked at first, and whatever put the kibosh on Manchester City’s attempts to sign the Kenyan, the Nerazzurri have landed themselves an absolute bargain.
There are certainly some comparisons to be made between this deal and the one which saw Sulley Muntari land in Milan in 2008. The Ghanaian had built up a hefty amount of Serie A experience, playing 125 games for Udinese before landing a €7 million switch to Premier League side Portsmouth. A successful year on the south coast under Harry Redknapp was enough to persuade Massimo Moratti to part with €15.5m for the then 24-year-old, and he has been a valuable addition during his 18 months at Inter so far.Calcio Debate: Inter New Boy McDonald Mariga - The Bargain Buy Of The January Sales - Goal.com
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