Javier Zanetti reveals why he turned down gives from England and Spain to see out his profession at Inter, and why he knew Cristian Chivu ‘had the power to develop as a coach.’
The membership legend got here to Europe from Argentina in 1995 for Inter and remained there till his retirement in 2014.
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Even then, the expertise wasn’t over, as he instantly went into administration as their vice-president.
Zanetti wed to Inter since 1995
ROME, ITALY – MAY 29: FC Internazionale Milano President Massimo Moratti and Javier Zanetti celebrates after victory within the Tim Cup last in the course of the Tim Cup last between FC Internazionale Milano and US Citta di Palermo at Olimpico Stadium on Might 29, 2011 in Rome, Italy. (Photograph by Claudio Villa/Getty Photographs)
“Inter is the membership of my coronary heart, the membership I’m in love with,”
“I had gives from Spain and England to go and play there, however the reality is I stayed at Inter as a result of I actually needed to depart my mark right here at this establishment. I knew our President at the moment was making nice sacrifices in order that Inter might win necessary titles, and, effectively, time proved me proper.”
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Massimo Moratti did certainly obtain success, overseeing the legendary Treble marketing campaign of 2010 the place they gained the Scudetto, Champions League and Coppa Italia in the identical season.
Zanetti was the captain of that facet underneath Jose Mourinho, however his teammate was Chivu, who’s
“I’m very comfortable and more than happy as a result of I believe Cristian deserves this chance. Even once we have been team-mates, Cristian was a really clever participant,” assured the legend.
“Now he’s devoted himself to teaching, and we’re very comfortable and happy that he’s managing our group. It was at all times clear he had the power to develop as a coach.”
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, appears to be like on previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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Inter ended 2025 empty-handed, dropping the Scudetto by simply two factors to Napoli, the Champions League Ultimate to Paris Saint-Germain, the Coppa Italia semi-final, and two editions of the Supercoppa Italiana.
“I see a really balanced season, particularly in Italian soccer, as a result of there are 4 or 5 groups separated by only one level,” Zanetti mentioned of their trophy odds.
“The necessary factor is that Inter at all times competes. And I believe that applies whether or not Inter is enjoying within the Champions League or in Serie A. We at all times show to be aggressive, and that definitely brings you a lot nearer to success.”