Inter sign goalkeeper Martinez from Genoa

Inter Milan have signed Spanish goalkeeper Josep Martinez from Genoa on a five-year contract, the Serie A champions said on Tuesday.

The club did not provide any details about the transfer, but Italian media said the deal is worth around 15 million euros ($16.22 million).

Martinez was a key player for Genoa in the league last season, keeping eight clean sheets and helping the newly promoted club secure a surprising 11th-place finish.

It is expected that Martinez will initially play as a reserve to Inter's 35-year-old goalkeeper Yann Sommer before gradually assuming the first-team spot after next season.

Inter have lacked a backup goalkeeper since they decided not to sign Emil Audero on a permanent deal from Sampdoria, following a season-long loan spell.

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