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Inter signed Luca Castellazzi on a free transfer

admin — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:34:41 +0000

Inter announced that they completed the signing of Italian goalkeeper Luca Castellazzi on a free transfer.
Castellazzi was Sampdoria’s goalkeeper since 2005 for which he made 101 appearances. The Italian goalkeeper also played during his career for Monza, Varese, Padova, Pescara, Brescia, Reggina and Catania.
Castellazzi signed a two years contract that will expire in 30 June 2012. This is the first Inter transfer since Benitez arrival but definitely there will be more others.

Rafa Benitez the new Inter coach

admin — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:01:31 +0000

Inter confirmed the agreement with Rafa Benitez.

The Spanish coach signed a two years contract this morning that will keep him at Giuseppe Meazza until 30 June 2012.

Benitez replace Mourinho who left for Real Madrid after a fantastic season in which Inter won Serie A, Coppa Italia and Champions League.

Benitez trained so far Liverpool 2004-20010, Valencia 2001-2004 and Tenerife 2000-2001. During this time he won Primera Division two times,Uefa Cup, Champions League,FA Cup, Uefa Super Cup and FA Community Shield.

Benitez was also awarded with the Uefa Manager of The Year in 2003-2004 and 2004-2005 seasons.

The Spanish will be officially presented on Tuesday 15 June.

Mourinho prepares a new era at Inter

admin — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 10:45:59 +0000

Inter dominated the last couple of seasons in Serie A, winning the scudetto three time in a row and on course for the fourth one, but they failed every time in Champions League.

jose mourinho

This was the main reason why Mancini was sacked and Mourinho was brought in at the end of last season.

Bad luck and injuries have made Inter leave Champions League early again this season and Mourinho is determined to change that.

There were speculations that Mourinho will leave Inter at the end of the season and he will return to Premier League. But the Portuguese technician has dismissed the speculations and declared that he will stay for at least four or five years at Inter and build a long term successfully team.

The first step will be to ensure the future of the key players. Cambiasso signed a new contract these days and is expected that Ibrahimovic, Samuel and others to follow.

Another important step will be to improve youth department and training facilities. Mourinho gave Santon and Balotelli as examples and declared that would like to have four or five youth players with the same potential every year.

Also another important aspect will be reducing the squad. Mourinho wants to sell the old players and bring four world class players. Currently 12 of players from Inter squad are over 30 years old. Crespo, Cruz, Materazzi, Vieira are among the players that might leave at the end of the season.

Also changing players mentality is very important, but this task is one of the favorites for Mourinho.

Sampdoria 3-0 Inter video

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:55:15 +0000

Inter 3-3 Roma video

admin — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 09:32:08 +0000

Bologna 1-2 Inter video

admin — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:51:44 +0000

Is Daminuta the next youngster on Mourinho’s list?

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:44:04 +0000

After Santon, who already established into the starting line-up for Inter, Daminuta could be the next youngster to make the big step to the first team.

Daminuta who was signed by Inter last year made some excellent games at Inter Primavera and is closely watched by Mourinho.

His last notable performance was yesterday match in Viareggio Cup, Primavera beat Vicenza 3-1, when Daminuta opened the score after a superb free-kick. Daminuta was also part of the Mourinho extended squad into the training tournament along Santon and other few talented youngsters.

If he will continue to play like that then Mourinho could give him the chance to make the debut into the first team at the end of the season. Inter are 9 points ahead Juventus and 11 ahead Milan and in the last stages they could be champions already.

Daminuta is the leader of the Romanian U-18 team and is regarded as one of the prospects of European football. The 18-year old Romanian is a versatile player who can play anywhere at midfield or defence.
Daminuta is currently playing as central defender but is equally adept as defensive midfielder since he was playing at Poli Timisoara II.

Daminuta goal in Viareggio Cup

admin — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:52:47 +0000

Inter 2-1 Milan video

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:55:19 +0000

Is Santon the new Javier Zanetti?

admin — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 13:24:34 +0000

After winning the scudetto with Inter under-17 last season, Santon was called up by Mourinho to train with the first squad for the first time at the end of July.

Six months later Mourinho rewarded the talented youngster with a starting role in Coppa Italia quarter-final against Roma. Inter won the game with 2-1 and since then Santon started all Inter games in the detriment of Maxwell.

Santon used to play as an attacking midfielder but later was used as a full-back by Inter Primavera coach. The youngster received only words of praise from his coach, Jose Mourinho, and his team-mates.

Javier Zanetti thinks he has a great future ahead: “He just needs to keep down this road, he has undisputed qualities which he also displays in training. He is also good at listening to our advices and I wish him all the best for a great career. He has what it takes to become an amazing footballer.”

If he continues to develop like this and Mourinho use him regularly Santon has the potential to be better that Zanetti. Considering his tactical versatility Santon can play on several positions , where the coach needs him at the time.

His physically and attacking qualities are also a plus. All this could make him the best full-back in the near future.

The youngster has also a great personality which is very appreciated by Mourinho but not only.

Santon continues to win admiration and could play his first senior derby next week when Inter will face Milan. If Mourinho will use him and he will have again a apreciated evolution then it will be very hard for Maxwell to regain his place.