Goalkeeper Yann Sommer is embracing a brand new challenge in his career after joining Inter Milan during the summer.
Speaking to Swiss news outlet SRF, via FCInterNews, the 34-year-old also expressed the hope that he can continue to play well into the future.
This summer, Swiss international Sommer made the switch to Inter from Bayern Munich.
The 34-year-old had spent just half a season in Bavaria. He joined as a temporary replacement for injured Bayern captain Manuel Neuer.
However, Sommer always made clear that he wanted to have a first-choice role.
Therefore, the Swiss made clear that he wanted to leave the German champions. And he was happy to take on a new challenge at Inter.
Sommer is a veteran keeper at this stage of his career. Nearly a decade with Borussia Monchengladbach saw the Swiss gain a formidable reputation.
Meanwhile, Sommer has also been a key figure in goal for the Swiss national team for some time now.
And at the Nerazzurri, the 34-year-old is relishing the chance to play in a new league and country, and hoping to make his mark.
Yann Sommer Enthusiastic About New Challenge At Inter Milan
Sommer said of being at Inter that “Being here has made me more enthusiastic about my career. It’s a new challenge.”
“Bayern was a completely new experience for me,” he continued. “I spent a short but very successful period there which was very special.”
“But now I’ve arrived here to be the Number One,” he said of joining Inter. “That means a lot.”
“Inter was waiting for me, the feelings are positive,” he continued.
“Everyone here already sknow me from the World Cup qualifiers [Sommer saved two penalties from Jorginho in qualifying clashes with Italy.]”
Sommer also added that “I have a good relationship with [Inter goalkeeping coach GIanluca] Spinelli. We mainly work on strength and explosiveness.”
“I’m feeling great and I want to play football for a long time,” the 34-year-old said.
And regarding speaking Italian, Sommer said that “I understand a lot of it. Even if I still have trouble speaking it.”
