Giorgio Chiellini, speaking before the match against Parma, spoke about the resounding market rumor that exploded earlier in the day: “Icardi was a suggestion born after the coach’s conference but there was never anything concrete. I feel like ruling out this operation”. Kolo Muani remains a hotter name although the’former defender dribbled the question about the’ex: “We are waiting but the reality is that Kolo Muani today is a Tottenham” player.
The attacking situation in the Bianconeri household is clear: “Vlahovic will return, but not anytime soon. He has suffered a major injury. That is why we moved in search of a striker who would meet our needs, compatible with the financial situation of the club”. The coup will not be Mateta, a step away from Milan: “We evaluated him, then decided not to proceed because of cost, great respect anyway for an important player”.
Chiellini finally also commented on the closed deals, starting with the very last one made official just in the pre-match: “Boga? We were looking for a man who could back up Yildiz, he was an’opportunity, he knows Serie A well and can also make a difference in a game in progress. We are waiting a couple of weeks to get him back in shape, we are convinced he can give us a hand. Holm, on the other hand, is a reliable full-back. There’s been this opportunity, he”s an extra asset.
As for Mauro Icardi, moreover, this is not the first rumor of a return to Serie A during these months. Already before Christmas, there had been rumors of interest in the Argentine by two other major rivals of Inter: Milan and Roma.
At Nyon, meanwhile, the playoff pairings valid for the Champions League knockout stage were drawn on Friday. Inter, Juventus and Atalanta, all three seeded, drew Bodø/Glimt, Galatasaray and Borussia Dortmund, respectively.
