Sneijder: “Finally I am here”

Accompanied by José Mourinho, technical director Marco Branca and transfer market consultant Gabriele Oriali, Inter’s latest signing Wesley Sneijder was unveiled to the Italian media in today’s press conference at the training ground. This is what the 25-year-old Dutch midfielder, who underwent his first training session with fitness coach Rui Faria this morning before making his way to the press room, had to say, as reported by Inter official website: We know that the operation for your signing has been quite a contest. Are you happy to join Inter? “Well first of all thank you. I think Inter is an amazing club, one of the biggest clubs in the world, so I’m very happy to be a player of Inter. It has been long, but finally I am here.”

How much do you like pressure. You’re not here to be an ordinary player. “Well, to talk about pressure… I’ve been a player of Real Madrid and there was pressure there too. I can handle the pressure. I want to play games now and prove myself to all the people here.”

What is your opinion of Mourinho? “Of course he’s one of the biggest coaches in the world. I saw him in Chelsea and here at Inter as well, I’m very happy to be a player of Inter and a player of Mourinho and I want to prove myself even more.”

Your shirt is the number 10. What is your favourite role? “I think I’m an attacking midfielder, so playing behind the strikers, yes, it’s my position. The shirt number? If I start playing in this position it will be perfect.”