Inter owned midfielder Radja Nainggolan discussed his future and the chances of him staying with Cagliari in an interview after the Rossoblu’s 4-2 win over Torino last night. His words were noted by Italian media outlet PassioneInter.com.
“I always make myself available. I manage a bit and try to give something, but it’s nice to play for this squad. Zenga put himself in the game, I liked how he manages the squad and is bringing his ideas, but the important thing is to have built something solid in this period.”
The 32-year-old Belgian midfielder then suggested that he would be open to staying with Cagliari beyond this season.
“Future at Cagliari? I don’t know anything, I haven’t heard from anyone but I’m calm. I’ll finish the season, then if the president will make an important effort why not?”
Nainggolan has spent this season on a dry loan at Cagliari, with the player not being considered relevant for coach Antonio Conte’s project at the club. The Belgian midfielder has made 25 appearances across all competitions so far this season, for a total of 2002 minutes. In that time, he has scored six goals and provided six assists.
Cagliari have suggested that they are content with Nainggolan’s performances this season and would like to keep the player, but wouldn’t be able to afford either his wages or a deal with Inter. The Nerazzurri may be willing to negotiate, considering that they don’t want to reintegrate the former Roma midfielder into the squad.
