Felipe Melo says he ‘adds fighting spirit’ to the Inter team and reflects on their Milan derby win.
The Brazilian arrived from Galatasaray in the summer and gave an impressive performance in the Nerazzurri’s 1-0 win.
“I always want to win. Inter pay me to be hard and competitive,” he told Inter Nos.
“My nickname isn’t important, I’ve been give many – I don’t mind Comandante, actually as I guide the midfield I think it’s appropriate.
Felipe Melo says he ‘adds fighting spirit’ to the Inter team and reflects on their Milan derby win.
The Brazilian arrived from Galatasaray in the summer and gave an impressive performance in the Nerazzurri’s 1-0 win.
“I always want to win. Inter pay me to be hard and competitive,” he told Inter Nos.
“My nickname isn’t important, I’ve been give many – I don’t mind Comandante, actually as I guide the midfield I think it’s appropriate.
“All teams need technique and fighting spirit. I arrived at the right place: they are used to winning, and then I add this characteristic. Our goal is to take Inter as far as possible.
“The derby was a unique experience. In Italy I played many times against Inter at the San Siro, so I already knew the environment.
“But finally I came in the Inter team after a long wait and won it with my parents and wife in the stands.
“Brazilians have always done well at Inter, I hope to return to the national team and make history here in Milan.
“It was easy to integrate into the group, despite the derby. I already feel like a part of the family.”