Former Napoli sports director Pier Paolo Marino believes Fiorentina midfielder Riccardo Montolivo will be moving to Inter Milan next season.

Montolivo has stalled on signing a new contract at the Artemio Franchi and Fiorentina have grown resigned to the fact that he is leaving.

"I believe that, like Pantaleo Corvino said, when a cycle ends it's right to look for fresh strengths," Marino said.

"Already four or five months ago I underlined my opinion in this regard: Montolivo will go to Inter.

"The Nerazzurri need to rebuild their central midfield and need a player like the Fiorentina captain."