Inter captain Mauro Icardi shared his joy at qualifying for next season’s Champions League in an interview with Rai following Inter’s 3-2 win over Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico.
“We knew the game was going to be difficult but we were knew that we could do it. Since we went to China to do the tour we knew that we could achieve this goal. In the end we got the result we all hoped for.”
The Argentine forward, who netted Inter’s 2nd goal, then spoke on his future.
“My goal this year was to bring Inter to the Champions League and we did it. I’ll talk to the club about my future, we have two months to talk. Everybody knows I’m the number one Nerazzurri fan and I’m fine in Milan with my family, I want to stay.”
He proceeded to reflect on what might have otherwise come of the season after the fine start and spoke on his 29 goals this season.
“No, I did not expect more from this season. Our goal was to go to the Champions League, but after the great start we had the fans expecting something more. The first thing we had to do was to have consistency with our results, in this respect we have definitely improved. In our work we have been determined day after day, week after week.
“29 goals this season? I try to improve every year. I’ll talk about this with the coach, to try and fix my faults. I try to do the best I can, I’m a striker so I have to score and for now I’m doing it. Inter are not dependant on me. My teammates work for me to score a goal, this is my job, just like the goalkeeper has to save shots, everyone has their own role in the team and must do well in their area.”
Icardi concluded the interview by speaking on a possible inclusion in Argentina’s squad for the World Cup.
“The final squad will come out tomorrow. I do not know anything so we’ll see if I’ll be called, if not I’ll be quiet and ready to start again next year in the best way.”
