Stefan de Vrij was “sorry for how the last game went” with Lazio, but denies a conflict of interest given he’d already signed for Inter.
The defender played for the Biancocelesti in the final Serie A game of the season, a match which saw the Milanese side win and pip Simone Inzaghi’s men to Champions League qualification.
“I was very sorry for how the last game went, but everyone who knows me has no doubts about my personality and attitude,” De Vrij said in his Nerazzurri presentation.
Stefan de Vrij was “sorry for how the last game went” with Lazio, but denies a conflict of interest given he’d already signed for Inter.
The defender played for the Biancocelesti in the final Serie A game of the season, a match which saw the Milanese side win and pip Simone Inzaghi’s men to Champions League qualification.
“I was very sorry for how the last game went, but everyone who knows me has no doubts about my personality and attitude,” De Vrij said in his Nerazzurri presentation.
“We saluted each other and they wished me good luck.
“When did I tell Lazio? I can’t tell you exactly, but it was two or three weeks before that final match.
“Now it’s the in the past, you can’t go back. It went the way it went, and if I look at myself in the mirror I know I did everything I could until the last minute, as always.”
It initially appeared as though De Vrij would renew with Lazio, albeit with a release clause, but he ended up signing for Inter on a free transfer.
“The club immediately showed their confidence in me, no-one wanted me so strongly.
“I believe in the project and the ambition of the club, I’m very happy and I’m convinced I made the right choice.
“Luciano Spalletti? We spoke several times. As I said, no-one wanted me as much as Inter and I thank the club and the Coach, who wanted me so much.
“The club wants to grow, we are ambitious and we want to do well in all competitions.”