Inter Milan captain Andrea Ranocchia is on the brink of penning a new deal.
Sportmediaset says only minor details need to be settled over a new contract through to 2019.
Ranocchia and Inter just need to agree image rights before the defender puts pen to paper.
The 26 year-old has taken over the captaincy at Inter this season and is a cornerstone of the club's future plans.
Ranocchia is a former Bari and Genoa player.
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