Source: Daily_Mail
Wesley Sneijder scores 'final' Inter Milan goal in Super Cup defeat
Wesley Sneijder provided Manchester City fans a glimpse of what might be as the Dutchman appeared to sign off from Inter Milan with a stunning goal.[LNB]However, the Dutchman's strike was not enough to help the Serie A side clinch the Italian Super Cup as bitter rivals AC Milan recorded a 2-1 comeback win in Beijing.[LNB]Reports from Italy on Saturday morning suggested a shock ?31million deal had been completed by big-spending City to sign the in-demand star.[LNB] Parting shot? Sneijder scored a brilliant free-kick against AC Milan in Beijing[LNB]The Holland international, 27, is said to have agreed a ?5m-per-year salary to join Roberto Mancini's ambitious squad despite the summer-long advances of Premier League champions Manchester United.[LNB]Although United's 'noisy neighbours' are said to have played down suggestions that the stunning swoop has been completed just a day before they clash with their arch-rivals at Wembley in Sunday's Community Shield, Sneijder appeared to wave farewell in style with a brilliant goal.[LNB] VIDEO: WATCH SNEIJDER'S BRILLIANT GOAL[LNB]He opened the scoring at the sold-out Birds Nest stadium - which hosted the 2008 Olympic Games - in China with a superb free-kick which struck the underside of the crossbar before hitting the back of the net.[LNB] Report: The Italian press broke the story about Sneijder moving to City[LNB]Sneijder rushed to the Inter bench to celebrate the emphatic finish before breaking off alone to toast the crowd.[LNB]It is said that the City deal could also include wantaway captain Carlos Tevezmoving in the opposite direction, possibly on loan initially with a view to a permanent deal.[LNB] CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR FREE FANTASY FOOTBALL GAMESneijder's off to Manchester... but it's not United! City 'agree' shock ?31m deal for Inter aceStart winning! Ferguson tells Manchester City boss Mancini: only titles give you controlWhich of the Manchester clubs are in the best shape after splashing out over ?50m?All the latest Manchester City news, features and opinionAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion[LNB] [LNB]
