Inter-owned striker Andrea Pinamonti is hoping that he gave his parent club a helping hand to win the Scudetto with his brace against their title rivals Napoli.

Speaking to Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, the 22-year-old expressed his hope that the goals in a 3-2 win for Empoli can be important for Inter as well, and talked about the current state of his career.

Pinamonti has been thriving on loan at Empoli, having now scored twelve goals so far this season for the Tuscans.

After having been a bit-part player in the Nerazzurri senior team last campaign, his development has accelerated significantly playing for the newly-promoted team.

It remains to be seen what the future will hold for Pinamonti, with transfer interest having risen significantly for the striker who could also yet be brought back to Inter, but for now he is enjoying the progress that he’s making.

He is aware that Inter CEO Beppe Marotta conveyed his compliments to Empoli CEO Fabrizio Corsi, stating that “After the game he took me aside and told me.”

“This flattered me, and then other messages arrived that also made me very happy,” he explained. “President Zhang and Sporting Director Ausilio messaged me, which was really exciting.”

“I answered them both with the same thing,” he added, “‘I hope this brace can prove to be important in helping Inter win the Scudetto again.'”

“Skriniar also called me and he was also angry because I didn’t respond immediately,” he joked, “but I was still in the locker room.”

“I have a very strong relationship with Milan,” he added, “he really cares about me.”

“Then the likes of Bastoni, Barella, Perisic, Darmian messaged me,” he added. “I’m fortunate to have created strong bonds, we often hear from each other even if we’re no longer close.”

On how his season has gone, Pinamonti reflected that “At the start I wanted to at least equal my five-goal record for a season, then I started chasing the double figures during the season.”

“I’m someone who looks at the facts and thinks step by step,”he continued, “I wanted the five goals, but inside I knew that the bar it could have been raised higher. I did it and I feel gratified.”

After the match against Napoli he felt elated, stating that “When you think of a perfect day you imagine a Sunday like that, a match like that.”

Of his relationship with Empoli coach Aurelio Andreazzoli he said that “When a certain relationship is forged between a player and manager, only good things can come. It allows you to grow without pressure.”

On transfer interest in him, Pinamonti said that “Knowing that I have admirers in Italy and abroad encourages me to do more and more to ensure that the number of clubs involved increases.”

“Then I’ll have more choice when it comes to deciding my future,” he added.

As to his goal, the striker said “To become an important player in a top team.”

“Without taking anything away from Empoli, to whom I will always be grateful for the opportunity they’ve given me to prove myself,” he added.

“But inside of me I know that my goal is to continue growing and aspire to the highest level,” he added, “as a protagonist, however, no longer as an extra.”