Stefano Sensi is ‘perfect’ for Antonio Conte’s style of play as the midfielder prepares to join Inter, according to his former coach Roberto De Zerbi.
Sensi will complete his move to the Nerazzurri on loan with an option to buy this week, with reports in Monday’s papers suggesting a medical could take place tomorrow.
De Zerbi coached the 23-year-old at Sassuolo last season and described him as an all-rounder, before revealing the advice he gave him ahead of his big transfer.
“Stefano is not just a play-maker, he’s a complete player and a real man,” De Zerbi told Gazzetta dello Sport.
“It doesn’t matter what position you play him in because he knows what to do everywhere. He has technique and intelligence and plays with confidence, finding solutions before others do.
“I’ve told Sensi he needs to be humble when he enters Inter’s dressing room for the first time, but also that he needs to impose himself on the group.
“When you move to clubs like Inter you have to try and establish yourself there, but Stefano has the personality and all the qualities to do so. He could be a key player for them.
“He will be able to express all his talent under a coach like Conte.”
Sensi scored two goals and created four assists last season as Sassuolo finished 11th in Serie A.