Former Inter, Roma and Brazil star Maicon has revealed he was “actually shocked” by Juventus’ choice to promote Nicolo Savona to Nottingham Forest this summer season.
Maicon spent 9 years in Italy throughout his spells in Nerazzurri and Giallorossi colors and was current at a charity occasion final night time the place he spoke to Tuttosport concerning the present state of affairs in Serie A.
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With , the Brazilian was requested about Savona’s switch, to which he replied that “I actually appreciated Savona final season. I believed he might turn into a key participant for Juve so his sale actually shocked me.”
Inter Milan former defender Maicon holds his jersey and waves to supporters earlier than the Italian Serie A soccer match between Inter Milan and Napoli on March 11, 2018, on the San Siro Stadium in Milan. / AFP PHOTO / MARCO BERTORELLO (Photograph credit score ought to learn MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP by way of Getty Photos)
Maicon’s outdated membership Inter face Juventus within the Derby d’Italia after the resumption of membership soccer after the worldwide break and he argued the match “already issues quite a bit. The Bianconeri have began nicely and it’s all the time robust towards them. After the nice match towards Torino, Inter slowed down towards Udinese and should instantly ship a robust sign to the league.”
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Maicon: ‘Chivu an distinctive particular person, Napoli scudetto favourites’
The Brazilian was additionally requested to touch upon the arrival of ; the duo having performed collectively for the Nerazzurri.
“Cristian was already a form of coach on the pitch when he was enjoying,” Maicon stated, “He and Cambiasso led us throughout matches, dictating our actions and so they have been all the time very attentive to each tactical facet throughout coaching.”
MILAN, ITALY – AUGUST 31: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of Internazionale, seems on previous to the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on August 31, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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His reward continued, “I used to be certain he would have a profession on the bench and I’m satisfied he can do very well with Inter. He’s very well-prepared. Chivu is a gentleman and an distinctive particular person from a human perspective however is aware of the right way to command respect when wanted.”
Lastly, the previous Inter and Roma man picked Napoli as his favourites to win Serie A this 12 months, “Whoever begins with the tricolour on their chest is all the time the workforce to beat, even when Inter stays the strongest squad.”