Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder joins Galatasaray

Wesley Sneijder has agreed a big-money deal to sign for Galatasaray.

A Galatasaray statement read: “The transfer of Wesley Sneijder from Inter Milan has been agreed.

“The conditions of the deal will be made public and the player will sign the contract after health checks.”

Sneijder said: “I am very happy with my agreement with Galatasaray.

“I can’t wait to wear the Galatasaray shirt. I know that Turkish people are very passionate about football.

“I feel in good shape and hope to already play in the next match against Besiktas. I heard a lot about Coach Fatih Terim and know his career in Italy well. It will be good to work together.

“Turkish? I hope to learn it soon.”