Report: Inter Milan set for Etihad shirt deal

Milan - Inter Milan are reported to be set for a major cash boost with the arrival of Etihad as the Serie A giants' shirt sponsor over the next five years.

Reports in Gazzetta dello Sport said Manchester City sponsors Etihad, who own 49 percent of the Alitalia airline, will replace Italian tyre giants Pirelli as the Nerazzurri's new sponsor in a deal worth 125million euros over five years.

The report added that former club president and owner Massimo Moratti was "closer to saying goodbye" to the club.

Moratti held meetings with Inter president and majority shareholder, Indonesian Erick Thohir, earlier this week, fuelling speculation that he is ready to sell his remaining 30 percent share in the club.

Some reports claimed investors from the United Arab Emirates, possibly Etihad, were ready to step in and purchase Moratti's share.

If the shirt sponsorship deal goes through, it would be a huge boost to Roberto Mancini's side.

Inter currently earn 12million euros a season with tyre giants Pirelli, who have been linked to the club for close to 20 years, but the current deal expires at the end of the season.

Juventus (Jeep) and AC Milan (Emirates) earn 17million euros a year from their respective shirt sponsorship deals.