Lucio is said to be in advanced negotiations for a contract extension that will see him end his career at Inter.

The Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that director Marco Branca has been in talks for some time over a new deal.

It would tie the Brazilian to the club until 2013 with an option for the 2013-14 campaign too.

That would be a significant bond, considering Lucio is already 32 years old.

Earlier this month, the player had been linked with a return to his former club, Bayern Munich.

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