ISTANBUL 

Inter Milan announced Thursday the signing of Argentine striker Joaquin Correa on loan from Lazio.

"The 27-year-old has joined the club from Lazio on an initial loan with an obligation to make the transfer permanent," the Italian club said in a statement.

Inter Milan said Correa inked a contract with the Nerazzurri that will run until June 30, 2025.

Correa previously played for Italy's Sampdoria and Spain's Sevilla. He scored 30 goals and had 18 assists in 117 matches with Lazio.

The Argentine forward helped this nation clinch the 2021 Copa America trophy.