Conte presence was ‘missing piece of puzzle’ to get Tottenham transfer done – Player had ‘no intention’ of renewing deal

As the Italian media continues to sound sure that Ivan Perisic is leaving Inter Milan as a free agent and joining Tottenham Hotspur this summer, we get to see more interesting updates today.

Sport Mediaset (via FC Inter News) now claims that with the winger always willing to play in the Premier League, he had ‘no intention’ of signing a new deal with the Nerazzurri, despite their efforts for an agreement since the last summer.

So among the options the player had in England, it’s claimed that the fact Antonio Conte is in charge of a ‘competitive’ Tottenham was now the ‘missing piece of puzzle’ for Perisic to sort his move.

This morning, we’ve already seen the Italian media claiming that Perisic in London to complete medicals ahead of his move to Tottenham.

It was claimed that after several years dreaming of moving to the Premier League, he’s finally ready to sign a two-year deal with Spurs, with only the official announcement left now.