Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella was all smiles after the Nerazzurri’s 4-1 victory over Cremonese at San Siro, a win that saw Cristian Chivu’s side reclaim top form with an emphatic performance thanks to a goal and three assists from summer signing Ange-Yoan Bonny.

The French starlet made his first start for the Nerazzurri in the win and dazzled with his mature display in front of the San Siro crowd.

“Today we rediscovered some mechanisms that we’d lost a bit,” Barella told DAZN after the match, with quotes via FCInterNews.

“To play games like this, you need confidence and the right condition – and we’ve found it. We’re happy. We tried to be more vertical and we had fun, that’s the most important thing.”

Barella Thankful For Inter New Boy Bonny After Star Performance Against Cremonese

Ange-Yoan Bonny Inter Milan
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Ange-Yoan Bonny of Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fifth goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Torino FC at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

When asked about his goal assisted by Bonny, Barella explained:

“My instinct has always been to set up teammates rather than chase personal glory. But in some moments, like on my goal, you have to shoot.

“I’m happy and I thank Bonny. Since he arrived, he’s always given his best and fit perfectly into the group. We needed that energy and joy.”

Bonny followed Cristian Chivu in the summer, making the jump from Parma to Inter.

The Frenchman signed for the Nerazzurri on a five-year deal, with Inter paying the Gialloblu side around €25 million for his services.

And his audacious scorpion flick in midfield? Barella laughed: “Those things are instinctive – when you’re enjoying yourself, everything comes naturally.”