Inter's new signing Xherdan Shaqiri says he wants to help bring the club ‘back to the highest levels’, as he admits to having had other offers.
The Nerazzurri signed the Swiss international from Bayern Munich less than a week ago, and the player was presented today in a Press conference alongside Coach Roberto Mancini.
Before completing the transfer, the player was also linked with a number of other clubs, including Juventus and Liverpool.
Inter's new signing Xherdan Shaqiri says he wants to help bring the club ‘back to the highest levels’, as he admits to having had other offers.
The Nerazzurri signed the Swiss international from Bayern Munich less than a week ago, and the player was presented today in a Press conference alongside Coach Roberto Mancini.
Before completing the transfer, the player was also linked with a number of other clubs, including Juventus and Liverpool.
“I had other offers, but my choice was always clear,” admitted the 23-year-old. “The Coach showed me his project, I was convinced by his words and now I want to help the club return to the highest levels.
“In spite of other offers, I always wanted Inter. I was very struck by the tifosi when I landed. It was a unique experience and I will never forget it.
“Taking great steps together with this Coach and my teammates is a beautiful experience.”
Shaqiri was asked about his former teammates at Bayern.
“I played with [Franck] Ribery and [Arjen] Robben, but I think every player is different and I don't like comparisons. Each has his own qualities, though at Bayern Munich I played with some great champions.
“I'll try and treasure the lessons I learned so that I can be useful here at Inter, hoping to return to victory with this team.
“I wasn't totally happy at Bayern and I think everyone noticed. I want to go back to playing, that's the only way I can be happy and show what I'm worth.
“I'm hungry for victories and I want them to be with Inter. My first impression is excellent, I'm sure we'll go back to the highest levels.
“Reading the papers it looks like I've been in contact with a whole lot of teams. My brother was at work and Juventus was one of the options too, but I only wanted Inter.
“I can't wait to play and I think third place is within our grasp. We picked up some points over the weekend and I'm sure we'll be able to fly high again.
“I didn't need to talk to anyone to choose Inter. The club is known everywhere and their history makes for its own introduction.
“My brother has an excellent relationship with [Inter director] Piero Ausilio, so there wasn't any kind of problem.”
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