Arsenal have confirmed that they have loaned striker Lukas Podolski to Inter Milan for the remainder of the season, as reported by the club’s official Twitter account.

.@Podolski10 has completed his loan move to Inter Milan: http://t.co/lOvWCxQq3G pic.twitter.com/3SFgtwM0TI

— Arsenal FC (@Arsenal) January 5, 2015

The World Cup winner has been on the fringes of Arsenal’s squad for the majority of the season, making only infrequent appearances in the league and in cup competitions.

While he has made 82 appearances for the Gunners during his time at the Emirates Stadium, Podolski has never been first choice under Arsene Wenger, and he was keen to move on in the January transfer window.

He was something of a figure of affection among Arsenal fans, having scored 31 goals for the Premier League giants.

He has, however, made only two starts for Arsenal this season, along with 11 substitute appearances, hitting home three goals.

Inter were reported to have a clause written into Podolski’s contract, allowing them to sign him on a permanent basis at the end of the season.

Arsenal have agreed a deal to loan Lukas Podolski to Inter Milan for the second half of the season.

The 29 year old Podolski has had few opportunities to impress this season, having returned from Brazil in the summer after winning the World Cup with the German national side, beating Argentina in the final.

He has also repeatedly suggested to the media and on social media that he would quite like to leave the Emirates Stadium to play more first team football in the future.

It now seems as though he has achieved that.

Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport is reporting that Serie A giants Inter have agreed a six month deal to bring Podolski to the Stadio San Siro.

Should Podolski impress after being given the opportunity at Inter, the Italian club apparently have the opportunity to make the move for the former FC Koln forward permanent written into the agreement.