Iran international Mehdi Taremi has given his first interview as an Inter player, explaining that this is the ‘happiest moment’ of his life, and that he is ready to give his all to win trophies at San Siro.
The 31-year-old striker joins the Nerazzurri on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Portuguese giants Porto.
He has put pen to paper on a four-year contract, running until the summer of 2027.
Taremi: ‘The happiest moment of my life’
“I am very happy to be here today, it is a dream come true for me. I feel good and I am very happy. I have to say that this is the happiest moment of my life,” Taremi said in an interview on Inter’s club website.
He becomes the first Iranian ever to represent Inter at senior level.
“Yes, I was aware of that and I am very proud. I did everything possible to be here today and finally, I succeeded,” he said.
“Serie A is one of the most prestigious leagues in the world. I will try to do my best as I have always done until now. I want to give my best here at Inter.”
Taremi added that, as a striker, the primary objective is always to get amongst the goals, whether that be scoring them or setting them up.
“As a forward, I need to score goals and provide assists. I need to win matches, which is the most important thing for the team”.
“I am at Inter, a great club. It’s about winning as many matches as possible. We need to focus on this goal and give our best to achieve it. Winning is something that is achieved with the help of everyone: the staff, the players, and the whole club, step by step until the final goal.”
Football is a running theme in the Taremi family, as Mehdi’s father and older brother both had stints as professionals.
“My father is a football legend in my hometown. I started playing football as a child when I was six years old. He has always supported me and made me what I am today. He always followed me in training. It has been a very beautiful journey for me.”
He also revealed that he has a fairly iconic nickname: “When I was at Porto they called me ‘Prince of Persia,’ but let’s see.”
Wrapping up his first interview, Taremi added: “I am here to contribute. I would love to celebrate many victories with them from now on, in all the competitions we will play. I promise I will do my best for them and that we will celebrate together.”
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