Soccer-Inzaghi confirms Lazio exit ahead of Inter appointment

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Serie A - Lazio v AS Roma - Stadio Olimpico, Rome, Italy - January 15, 2021 Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi before the match REUTERS/Alberto Lingria/File Photo

MILAN (Reuters) -Simone Inzaghi has confirmed that he is leaving his role as Lazio coach as he prepares to take over from Antonio Conte at Serie A champions Inter Milan.

Conte agreed to the mutual termination of his contract on Wednesday, and Sky Italia reported on Thursday that Inzaghi has agreed a two-year deal to coach Inter when his deal in Rome expires next month.