Winger Mancini swaps Inter for Milan

Inter's Brazilian winger Mancini joined rivals Milan on loan for the rest of the season after frosty ties between the two clubs eased.

The former Roma player signed for new Inter coach Jose Mourinho in July 2008 but failed to secure a first-team place at the Italian champions and had been close to joining Marseille last month.

Mancini, who has struggled for any sort of form at Serie A leaders Inter, is likely to act as a deputy for Ronaldinho on the left of second-placed Milan's front three.

A swap deal involving Milan left-back Marek Jankulovski had first been mooted despite the clubs recently trading blows after last month's fractious derby won by Inter, but the Czech looks set to stay put.