Brighton full back Ezequiel Schelotto discussed his time in the Premier League and his memories of Inter and Serie A in an interview with Italian media outlet GianlucaDiMarzio.com yesterday.
“I had a very difficult year. I don’t have any more pain and I feel stronger than before. We are charged, ten teams will play to avoid relegation and it will be like a new season. We’ll start from scratch playing every three days.”
He spoke about how he has transition from a winger into a full back.
“I started playing there before I moved to Sporting Lisbon. Now, the full backs are more aggressive than defenders, so I have more room to fight the opponent and exploit my speed.”
The 31-year-old Italian Argentinian spoke about how he was badly treated by Inter during his time there. The player was contracted to the Nerazzurri for two years but only made 12 league appearances for the side.
“My conscience is clear. In life you have to have respect and Inter treated me badly. Many people who are still there have disappointed me. I tore up the contract because I didn’t want to know anything more, but it’s a choice I wouldn’t make again. I have great respect for both the fans and Moratti.”
Finally, Schelotto talked about his departure from Inter and what it takes to be great at the club.
“The new club, on the other hand, started a new cycle and kicked me out. They signed Stramaccioni and when he was dismissed, they sent his players away too. It’s not enough to wear Inter’s shirt to be great, you have to be great like people who help those who need it most. When I was 23, I signed a five-year contract. I went on my way and at Sporting Lisbon they still ask me to come back.”
Schelotto spent two seasons in Milan with the Nerazzurri but struggled to make an impact with the squad. Making only 12 league appearances, the 31-year-old signed for three different clubs on loan, Sassuolo, Parma and Chievo, but didn’t particularly impress. He has found more success in England with Brighton, being used semi-regularly this season.