Derby County winger Tom Ince claims he turned down Inter because “they weren't trying to challenge up at the top again”.
The 23-year-old’s father, Paul, spent two seasons with the Nerazzurri and Ince junior held talks over a move last summer.
“I went to the San Siro, where there was plenty of history with my dad,” Ince told Sky.
Derby County winger Tom Ince claims he turned down Inter because “they weren't trying to challenge up at the top again”.
The 23-year-old’s father, Paul, spent two seasons with the Nerazzurri and Ince junior held talks over a move last summer.
“I went to the San Siro, where there was plenty of history with my dad,” Ince told Sky.
“It brought back old memories. I spoke to the hierarchy there, and the way they were talking it was as if they weren't trying to challenge up at the top again, and it was a rebuilding process.
“Being a young lad, I didn't want any of that, I wanted to get in the Premier League – the profile it has, the interest it gets.
“I spoke to [Hull City manager] Steve Bruce, and he said I could get some game time, and all I focused on was the Premier League.
“I thought I'd shown my capabilities in the Championship, and felt the Premier League was the next step for me.
“I started the first few games, but then things changed. Managers make decisions as they want to stay in the Premier League, with more experience and a defensive set up, and that didn't suit me.
“At the time, it was the right move [for] me, but it just didn't work out. One of those things.”