Flash score presents the second part of the interview with former Inter Milan and Argentina defender, Javier Zanetti.
Flash score: Why didn't you leave Inter? Did you have offers from Real Madrid in 2001 and why didn't you accept them?
Zanetti: “The decision has happened because someone always balances the economic part, but also, uh, how someone feels in one place. And I always felt very comfortable with Inter, because I felt a family atmosphere and that is what I am looking for and what I like. So I have always decided to stay in Inter.”
Bocha spent his entire career at one club. Did you use it as a reference to have played your entire life in the same club?
“Yes, it's not common, but good, Bocha can be a good example. As an independent supporter is certainly El BoCha, he is a great example, a great reference.”
How do you see your position nowadays? Do you see similar players?
“No, I love Molina. Molina because he interprets the role of, uh, in advance, uh, although you have to defend first, he always has an offensive position, and I like that because I like that. I like him. I really like him.
What are the differences in Moratti's Inter?
“Yes, they were … All owners with different visions, with different cultures, different dynamics, because Moratti is a family man who is highly identified with Inter. We have moved to Thohir, a businessman who came to try to arrange the bills.”
“Serie A is coming back”
What is the situation with the finances of Inter Milan?
“Yes, the finances. The Chinese property, Steven Zhang, who had a lot of purchasing power in the beginning and, and he wanted to make large investments where we received many things. And now this American fund, Oaktree, which also has very clear ideas and wants to bring Inter to the surface.”
And your role has constantly changed within management?
“Yes, but they have always known the relationship I have with the club, so they also understood this part.”
The Serie A has lost fame over time, but is it coming back now?
“It is coming back, it is coming back. Today I think the prime minister is the number one championship, but Serie A is coming back, it comes back with teams trying to play good football and the truth is that we like that and it also gets a lot of international attention, which could certainly benefit many clubs.”
Your former teammate Chivu, who is in Parma and recently beats Juve, is he not doing well?
“Yes, Cristian does the great job. First he was with us in the spring for three years, he did a huge job and now he is at Parma of this occasion. He took it at a difficult moment for Parma, where they were in the relegation zone. The championship is over and Parma remained in Series A. so in Series A. is in Series A.
Do you see one of your former teammates as coaches in the future?
“I see Cambiasso. Cuchu (Esteban) Cambiasso I think if he becomes a coach, he will be a great coach, because he was already a great coach when he played on the field and certainly if he had to do it in a team who know him, he would do very well.”
Inter will be confronted with river in the club World Cup. What do you think of the competition?
“For me it could be a great match between Inter and River, because they both try to play good football. River has a young player such as Mastantuono, who is a young player who is only seventeen years old, but he plays with a personality that shows him as if he played in series ten years ago.”
Has Inter looked at Mastantuono?
“N. Who is not allowed to do him – who wouldn't want Mastantuono? But the truth is that he is quite expensive.”
He is a player who could use Inter each team, as you say.
“Every team wants Mastantuono to play for them, but I repeat, very expensive.”
What do you think of the World Cup?
“It is a new championship, a new format, but I think it's a great chance, because all teams from different parts of the world play against each other and be the first. Everyone will want to win, so everyone will prepare themselves in the best way.”
Do you think the European teams take the cup seriously?
“Because of what I said before, because it is the new format, I think it is a very prestigious tournament. Playing against teams from other parts of the world always enriches you and that is why I think that when it starts, many people will watch.”
Yamal: “A unique talent”
Describe Lamine Yamal.
“An incredible player. A unique talent, very quickly, both right and left -footed. He is only 17 years old, he has already played more than 100 games. The truth is that he has a great future for him.”
Is it too much to compare him with Lionel Messi?
“Today, yes, because Messi was the best for a long time. He spent a long time in the elite and Leo is the essence of football. If Lamine achieves this … with consistency, he will certainly be on that stage. But today is the truth that it is talking about him today and comparing Messi with Messi is very early.”
Do you consider him a different player?
“Otherwise, with a lot of speed, with a lot of calmness. We are talking about a 17-year-old boy, but with a great personality. A player who always wants the ball. The truth is that Barcelona, ​​I spoke with Laporta, has an extraordinary player.”
Quickfire questions
Coffee or size?
“Mate.”
Milan or Buenos Aires?
“Buenos Aires, because I live there, so Buenos Aires.”
Italian or Argentinian cuisine?
“Argentinian barbecue.”
Who is the best player in football today?
“Lamine Yamal”
And team?
“Under.”
The best coach at the moment?
“Simone Inzaghi.”
Who was the best teammate you had in your gaming career?
“I was lucky to play with Messi, so Messi.”
And the best you are confronted with?
“The Ronaldo phenomenon.”
You also had him as a teammate!
“Then I suffered from him!”
Can you name the best 11 players of your match days?
“Ronaldo Fenómeno, Baggio, Simeone, Batistuta, Canilla, Samuel Cambiazo, Julio César, Maicon, Roberto Carlos. All incredible players.”
In a 4-4-2?
Yes, Messi, Eto'o, Milito. I played with almost all and it was an honor and a privilege.
And in an Inter 4-4-2, what would it be like?
Difficult, difficult because they can all play in any position. They can all change position. But we are talking about players who are geniuses, all.
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