SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

Carboni: "A reward for all the effort I've put in"



FIFA Club World Cup

Jun 21st 2025
5 MIN READING

The thoughts of the Nerazzurri attacker, who was decisive on his return to action


A goal he had dreamt about for months. Valentin Carboni had been waiting for such a moment for a long time. The young Argentine forward spent eight months sidelined with a serious injury, a period where he had to deal with pain and the burning desire to get back on the pitch. It was an unforgettable return to action for the 20-year-old, who gave Inter their first win at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with his first-ever goal in the Nerazzurri shirt. This is what he had to say after the match:

“I’m delighted with the win. We deserved it, and it was much needed. I’ve been through a lot these past months, so this is a huge moment for me. I’d like to dedicate this goal to my family and my girlfriend, who have been by my side during this difficult period. This is a reward for all the effort I’ve put in. I’m motivated to play football; it’s what I’ve loved since I was a kid. I was very emotional, and this is also a reward for the whole team. For me, Lautaro is a huge role model. Seeing him up close, I understand his hunger and determination. He’s someone I really look up to and try to follow. My objective here was to train hard and be ready. If I’m needed, I’m here.”

Valentin Carboni

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale scores his team's a second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Pistoia - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale, Henrikh Mkhitaryan of FC Internazionale, Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale, Alessandro Bastoni of FC Internazionale  celebrates victory at the and of during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 21: Valentin Carboni of FC Internazionale celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Lumen Field on June 21, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot - Inter/Inter via Getty Images)

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