His name has occupied every newspaper page of the transfer market in the Summer with a deal that gradually became a soap opera. A complex deal, made more difficult by Wolfsburg’s reluctance to sell one of their best players.
In the end Inter managed to snatch Ivan Perisic away from the German club in the final days of the mercato and today after the international break the Croatian has been officially presented as an Inter player to the media and press.
What do you expect from the derby on Sunday?
“Inter are one of the best clubs of all time, the first derby game and I’m lucky to play it. Every game is important.”
You have chosen Inter.
“They were three long months for my particular situation, but Inter is a great club. There were difficult moments, but to a club like this you can not say no. I spoke with Wolfsburg and in the end I was able to come to Inter. “
Did you speak with Mancini during the negotiations?
“My agent always spoke to Fassone and Ausilio, then Mancini called me and we talked about the position where I would play.”
This is an opportunity for you?
“All have responsibilities when playing for Inter, the past years have been very important for me. I think to come to Inter is the best for me.”
Can Inter reach Juventus and fight for the Scudetto?
“I do not want to talk about this and Juventus. I think about Inter and playing every game.”
Your opinion on Italian football?
“I think that it was the most important championship a few years ago, although it has lost a place in the Champions League. But I think that things will get better.”
What do you expect in terms of personal and team goals?
“We are focused on the next match. With Wolfsburg we finished second behind Bayern Munich, but Inter is Inter. A great club.”
What is your favourite position?
“It will depend on the coach, but I can play in any position of the attack: right, left and middle. Roberto Mancini will decide.”
Milan that you expect on Sunday?
“Milan had some difficulties last year, and it is strange that they do not play in Europe with Inter. The derby is the derby, everyone wants to win this match.”
After the negotiations, do you feel special pressure?
“This is the first time that more than one club has struggled to keep me or buy me. But Inter wanted me, with Roberto Mancini in the first place, that was very important for me.”
You thought at one time that Inter were only a mirage?
“Wolfsburg wanted to keep me, but now I’m here.”
FcIN – What led you to choose Inter in front of so many offers? There were other reasons apart from Mancini?
“When I knew Inter were interested I was very happy, but not only for Mancini. I think Inter are a great club and I wanted to come here.”
What do you hope to see change from last season?
“There are great players and so many new, I hope we can do better than last season.”
Do you feel ready to play a derby?
“The derby is the derby, and for a player to take the field against the big teams like Juventus and Milan is the best.”
Source: FcInterNews.it
