Javier Zanetti has expressed his admiration for PSG coach Luis Enrique forward of their Champions League remaining conflict with Inter, including that the membership’s summer season switch window might see some high-profile gamers arrive at San Siro.
The Nerazzurri vice-president mirrored on his aspect’s thrilling Champions League run, which took an electrifying flip from the quarter-finals onward, with late targets and resilient performances serving to Simone Inzaghi’s group attain a after a dramatic second leg in opposition to Barcelona.
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“Truthfully, I assumed it will be very troublesome, particularly with how the sport was going,” .
“Inter seemed exhausted. However soccer provides you these feelings, and this group at all times believes till the top.
epa12078784 FC Inter’s Davide Frattesi (R) celebrates scoring the 4-3 aim throughout the UEFA Champions League semifinal 2nd leg soccer match between Inter Milan and FC Barcelona, in Milan, Italy, 06 Might 2025. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI
“We’re a group everybody respects, particularly for the consistency we’ve proven over time – even after the ultimate misplaced to Manchester Metropolis, the place Inter had performed rather well. Finals are like that.
“The group stage went nicely, we misplaced only one sport within the remaining minute in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen. Then got here the quarter-finals in opposition to Bayern, a group with an extended Champions League custom.
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“After which Barcelona, a aspect with a robust identification, many younger gamers, and the power to create one thing out of nothing – very troublesome to face. However when Inter assault, they do it nicely. We scored seven targets in opposition to Barcelona.”
Zanetti: Luis Enrique has taken PSG the place they’re at this time
Turning his focus to the ultimate, Zanetti admitted he has a really excessive regard for the coach on the helm of the group they’ll face.
“We’ve been with Inzaghi for 4 years now,” the vice chairman added.
“Inter are at all times contenders, they usually’re revered. The essential factor for us was to achieve the ultimate.
“I believe PSG are group – I actually admire Luis Enrique, he’s given them a transparent identification, and that’s why they’re the place they’re at this time.”
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 11: Simone Inzaghi, Head Coach of FC Internazionale, gestures throughout the Serie A match between Torino and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on Might 11, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photographs)
As for Inter’s reported plan to reshape a part of the squad with new additions, Zanetti confirmed that the membership is prepared to put money into ‘some high-profile gamers’.
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“Proper now we’re all nonetheless using the wave of pleasure after what occurred, however quickly the time will come to take a seat down and begin planning for subsequent season,” Zanetti mentioned.
“And with all of the expertise we’ve gained from these matches – and those Inter will proceed to play – there will certainly be some additions to the squad. And doubtless, some high-profile gamers will arrive too.”