Akanji: "Inter was an easy choice: this is one of the biggest Clubs in the World"

Manuel Akanji has joined Inter on the last day of the summer transfer window, and he has spoken about his feelings on joining the club in an exclusive interview with Inter TV:

Welcome to Inter, Manuel. What made you choose this Club and what does this step of your career mean to you? "For me, Inter is one of the biggest clubs in Italy, and in the World, as they've proven in the past few years. It was an easy choice to come here".

You're a very versatile defender, you can play as a centre-back or in a three-man defence: are these the qualities that you are bringing to Inter? "I can play in any position across a back three, and I have also played in the centre for Switzerland. I can play in different positions, but obviously it is the manager's choice as to where I play".

You have plenty of international experience, what expectations do you have in this new chapter? "Inter have shown that they can reach important finals, I hope we will be able to reach a final again, and win it this time. We already met in a final, two years ago, and this time I hope that Inter wins".

What do you think of the Italian league, how will you adapt your style of play to Serie A and to Cristian Chivu's demands? "It will be different to the Premier League, and the Bundesliga was different. I have watched many Serie A games, I know the teams in the league. I really like this league, it's another reason why I'm here, I cannot wait to meet the manager, and to learn the way that we play: I cannot wait".

You have played with Yann Sommer for Switzerland: did you speak with him before making your decision? "He sent me a message today, but I also received lots of messages from my friends and family. Yann offered to help me in my first days here, I can't wait to meet with him again". Is there anything you want to say to your new fans? "I cannot wait to meet the Inter fans at San Siro, in the first home game that we'll have: I am waiting for that moment".