Mauro Icardi spoke in length to Guerin Sportivo:

Will Suning take Inter back to the top like Moratti did?

“I think so. They have economic power and a great will to win. They transmit to us their desire to bring Inter to the top not only with words but also with facts. So I’m sure with Suning Inter will return to the top of Europe. Their professional timeline is an example: they started with a little shop and now they are a world power.”

How did you feel when the Chinese offered you a new contract?

“I always said I wanted to be linked to these colours and this club. I’m happy here and for me it’s an honour to be Inter captain. I always wanted Inter and I have the club in my heart. I think renewal is a gift for my work.”

Do you think you can remain at Inter for the rest of your career similar to Zanetti?

“I said it many times and I have no problem repeating it: I’m an Inter supporter and I want to remain here forever. I’m happy here, I’m in a fantastic city where me and my family live well. I have no reasons to change.”

Do you suffer because Inter aren’t in the UCL?

“I miss the Champions League but Inter misses it too. A big club such as us needs to play in this competition every year.”

Can Inter reach UCL this year or will they have to wait until the 2017/18 season when Italy has 4 spots?

“We’ll try to reach third place until the end.”

Do you have any regrets about the first half of the season?

“We didn’t start well and this cost us. We lost important points and it’s difficult to recuperate them because when you are behind you can never fail. With Pioli we are doing very well.”

What are Pioli’s qualities?

“He changed our mindset, when he arrived at Pinetina we were ninth and we were in a difficult moment. He gave us the will to do better thanks to his ability to manage the different moments of a season. We work hard during the week and results show this. He can involve everyone, even those who play less.”

Can Inter win the scudetto next season?

“This is our and Suning’s target. We want to return to winning ways. For us, for the club and for supporters.”

How do you find working with your wife Wanda Nara?

“She’s very good! I feel happy with her in my life and in work. I discovered a news person as agent and she’s very good.”

Source: FCInterNews.it