Legendary Inter defender Giuseppe ‘Beppe’ Bergomi has discussed the recent reports in the media that have linked Inter with 2018 World Cup winning duo Corentin Tolisso and Olivier Giroud.
Bayern Munich would reportedly accept an offer in the region of €35 million for Tolisso whilst Giroud’s contract with current employers Chelsea is due to expire in the coming months thus meaning he could be acquired on a free transfer.
“Being world champions is a guarantee of great international experience and quality, but it is also a big responsibility and the arrival of one or two players of this kind does not necessarily mean that you can win immediately,” he began an interview which appeared in today’s print edition of Gazzetta dello Sport.
“Each player has their own history, their own characteristics and qualities. It is essential that all these elements are perfectly combined in project of the coach and the club. In my opinion, they would not certainly be starters at Inter.”
He was then asked if he thinks if they both arrived it would put Inter in pole position to go on and win the Serie A title at the end of next season.
“They would certainly make the squad more competitive as a whole, but they would not be fundamental pawns. Giroud is a perfect deputy Lukaku, but next to Romelu there is a need for Lautaro. The two together form a perfect pair, they complement each other.
“The same goes for Tolisso. Is he worth more than Barella or Brozovic? Not for me and let’s not forget that Eriksen, who is a player of enormous quality, is a back-up option today. It is not easy to enter a new situation.”
Bergomi, who spent his entire playing career on Inter’s books, then went on to suggest some Serie A based players which he would like to see the Nerazzurri club go in for in the upcoming Summer transfer window.
“Personally I would say Tonali and Locatelli. They are young players with great potential and enthusiasm. They are the two who have impressed me most of all this year. I also really like Boga, he is someone who can beat his opponent like few others can.”
