Young Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei has denied any suggestion that his former club Inter Milan are still the “team of his heart.”
Speaking to Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport in an interview published in the Sportweek insert in today’s print edition, via FCInterNews, the 20-year-old made clear that he considers himself committed to Chelsea, and has never necessarily rooted for one single team.
Last summer, Casadei made a high profile move from Inter to Chelsea.
The transfer drew a lot of attention because Inter sold the midfielder for a significant fee despite the fact he’d never made a first team appearance.
Casadei had shone at the Primavera level for the Nerazzurri. However, there were questions about whether or not the young midfield would translate to the senior game.
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Casadei’s first season as a Chelsea player has not necessarily given clear indications one way or the other.
The midfielder has yet to find a place in Chelsea’s first team. Last team, the Italian Under-21 international went out on loan to Reading to get some experience.
However, Casadei has won plenty of admirers with his performances for Reading.
Moreover, the Under-21 Italian international also put in some eye-catching displays for the Azzurri at the World Cup. This led many to believe that Chelsea have in fact made a wise move in investing in Casadei.
And that Inter had perhaps missed out on a gem by cashing in on such a talented youngsters.
Asked if the Nerazzurri are still the “team of his heart,” Casadei replied that “I’ll be honest. I’ve never really had one.”
“As a football fan, I’ve always followed players more than I have clubs,” he added.
Casadei also noted that “I have a five-year contract, it’s long-term. I’ve embarked on a long project here.”
