Inter defender Milan Skriniar broke his silence after the Champions League Final and confirmed his imminent free transfer to PSG. ‘I was playing on one leg, the important thing is that I stay fit.’
The centre-back has not played since March 14 due to a recurring back problem that had to eventually be resolved with surgery, but he was on the bench for the Champions League Final defeat to Manchester City.
That was also his last game for the club, as his contract will expire on June 30.
“It was a sad way to say goodbye, the defeat will disturb us for a long time,” said Skriniar from international duty with Slovakia.
“We were so close to winning the trophy, we had a great performance and deserved more. We’re proud of what we did during the game.”
Skriniar contributed to qualification too, helping them get through the Round of 16 by playing against FC Porto in a 1-0 aggregate result.
“In the second leg of the Porto tie, I was playing on one leg, it was impossible to do more. I would’ve risked a really serious injury. I’d never been out of action for this long and tried to get back to full fitness in training, but it’s not the same as match fitness.
“I’ve been training with Inter for the last three weeks, so I am ready and determined.”
Skriniar has not officially signed the contract with Paris Saint-Germain, but is no longer even denying that the deal is done.
“We’ll see what happens in Paris, the important thing is that I stay fit.”
He ultimately made 31 competitive appearances this season for the Nerazzurri, also managing to contribute an assist.
Crazy for Inter to sell players for money and then let this beast leave for free…who is running the club?