Inter defender Matteo Darmian admits he owes ‘a lot’ to his former club Milan and hopes to return to Italy national team.
The 32-year-old is a regular starter at San Siro but missed the last few games with a muscular injury.
“We always have fun and we feel well together,” Darmian told La Stampa newspaper.
“We have created something important under many points of view, in terms of mentality and desire to win. It was great to win the title last season and we want to repeat ourselves this term.”
Denzel Dumfries has proved more than a mere replacement for the Italian defender who does not fear competition.
“Competition is normal in a top club,” said Darmian. “Our duty is to make the coach’s choices difficult.”
A product of Milan academy, Darmian looked at his past and revealed he hopes to return to the national team in the future.
“I owe a lot to Milan. I was a boy when I arrived and I turned into a man. I needed regular playing time at 19, so we decided to take different paths by mutual consent,” he revealed.
“Now, I am happy to be at Inter and it would be an honour to play for the national team again.
“I remember the unforgettable experience of the 2014 World Cup, but for coach Roberto Mancini is making different decisions.
“When we played the World Cup play-offs in 2017, I hit the post in a game against Sweden. I still remember it, but this time Italy can make it especially after winning the Euros.”