2012, a special year for Fredy Guarin, who by his own effort has crowned the dream of the great transfer, moving from Porto to Inter, winning the Nerazzurri fans and givning a great performance and now a great desire to emerge. The Colombian spoke yesterday in an interview with Corriere della Sera.
“For me it was an important year and a beautiful one at that, I’ve had the good fortune to come to Inter and reaching the turning point for my career. The beginning was difficult because, since my arrival, I’ve suffered a bad muscle injury, by the time I realized the importance of being at Inter. The Society, technicians, staff, friends and fans have given me the final push. “
From Porto to Inter was a big step up?
“Very. Porto is a city with a strong football tradition, though not that great. Milan is a different reality, there is a great football culture and it is normal that there is no pressure “.
But is Guarin a playmaker or a midfielder?
“I always try to be dangerous. Playing in midfield but I never lose sight of the goal. I train every day and I try to give my best. Football for me is passion, fun, excitement and always try to express my happiness when I go on the field. “
Juventus ended the year with 9 points ahead of Inter.
“Juve have a project that started before ours . They’ve got experienced players and have won the last Championship, which has given them greater security and confidence. Routine can’t be underestimated.”
After the victory in Turin, what happened?
“Something didn’t go as it should, we were missning something rather than personal failure. But it is unfair to criticize Inter, who collected 35 points in 18 games and are at the very top of the league despite being a new team. We overcame Juventus, Milan, Napoli and Fiorentina. To see this standing at this point, including qualification in the Europa League and Coppa Italia, can only be positive. then, of couse, you can always do better. Inter must play game after game and try to make as many points as possible.”
Any thoughts on Italian football in general?
“There’s nothing to be taken for granted because tactically all teams are of high quality. So it is nice to play in Italy.” Although it’s a renewed Inter, they always have a lot of history and historical players, Zanetti, Cambiasso and Samuel, just to name a few, are always an example for me. The way they train and their seriousness. You can only learn from them.”
Finally, what will be the future for you, a player who has already worn many shirts?
“I hope to stay here for a long time, Inter has always been a dream for me. But now I hope to finish the season by winning a trophy, it would be important for team and for me.”
