August 6th, 2010 by Martin Greenacre
With the seemingly imminent departure of Maicon from the San Siro, as well as Italy’s need for a long term replacement for Gianluca Zambrotta, the 2010/11 season could be a fruitful one for Inter’s Davide Santon. The 19-year-old fullback already has five senior international caps to his name; some achievement in a country which values [...]
June 14th, 2009 by Martin Greenacre
Every close season inevitably brings another flurry of big names being linked with a move to the San Siro. But, unlike most clubs, a lot of the circulating rumours are prompted, as both club president Massimo Moratti and manager Jose Mourinho have set a precident of being very open about transfer targets. And whilst Inter are known as the [...]
April 5th, 2009 by Martin Greenacre
Brazilian striker Adriano has never had any trouble on the pitch, however the his life off the field leaves a lot to be desired. And now he has failed to return not only to Inter training, but also to the country, following his stint as an un-used substitute in Brazil‘s World Cup Qualifier against Peru. Adriano and [...]
February 24th, 2009 by Martin Greenacre
With Inter recently extending their lead at the top of Serie A to nine points, tonight the Champions League will provide a welcome break from the day-in day-out stresses of the league season. The focus surrounding the match is not only focused on the two teams, but also the two managers; Jose Mourinho faces Sir [...]
February 10th, 2009 by Martin Greenacre
Mario Balotelli has been having a very tough campaign, following the arrival of new gaffer Jose Mourinho. Highly rated by previous coach Roberto Mancini, Balotelli has failed to impress the new boss, and isn’t having the best weeks of his life in Milan. The 18-year-old burst into tears during training earlier in the month, after a [...]
February 8th, 2009 by Martin Greenacre
As Inter continue their search for a partner for Zlatan Ibrahimovic, it seems the club could be lining up Athletico Madrid’s Sergio Aguero as next summer’s big money signing. A plethora of Europe’s top clubs are bound to be interested in the Argentine, but Diego Maradona has urged Aguero to take the oppertunity to play in [...]
February 3rd, 2009 by Martin Greenacre
Throughout this January transfer window, Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho didn’t add a single player to the club’s books, but deadline day brought two exits. Ricardo Quaresma joined Chelsea on loan until the end of the season, after just submitting the pertinent papers in time. The Portugese international was linked with Tottenham the whole day, [...]
January 23rd, 2009 by Martin Greenacre
It is a well-known fact that, in football, too many players means not every player can keep happy; and just one unsettled player can ruin morale and any run of form. And now, it seems, Inter president Massimo Moratti has answered Jose Mourinho’s plea for a largely scaled-down squad. But who could be on their way [...]
January 11th, 2009 by Martin Greenacre
Considered by many as one of the finest young talents on the European scene, if Mario Balotelli is to be made available for transfer, clubs would be lining up for his signature. To Inter Milan fans, he is the best player to come through the youth ranks in recent years, but for Jose Mourinho, there is [...]
January 11th, 2009 by Martin Greenacre
Once again, a lack of motivation against one of the weaker sides in Serie A has cost Inter Milan two points. Roberto Acquafresca, who is currently on loan from Inter, put the Rossoblu in front after 65 minutes, before Zlatan ibrahimovic finished off a good move from the Nezzuri to draw level. Maicon and Dejan [...]