Post by Taxigirl on Jan 23, 2004 12:13:08 GMT
Obafemi Martins says he is happy Inter have signed Adriano – even if it may restrict his own first team chances.
The Nigerian has featured quite regularly this term but that may change given the added presence of the Brazilian international.
"Nothing changes for me," claims the youngster. "It will always be up to the Coach to decide who will and won’t play."
The Nerazzurri have some major attacking options now given the fact that they also have Christian Vieri, Julio Cruz and Alvaro Recoba available for selection.
"Adriano is a great player and looks in decent form," added Martins. "It was sad that he got injured earlier this term which ruled him out of action for two months.
"Yet he’s now back and also got on the scoresheet last week against Udinese in the League. I’m happy for him."
Adriano, signed on Wednesday for £16m from Parma, may feature against Modena at the weekend.
Meanwhile, both Sabri Lamouchi and Jeremie Brechet are alleged to have turned down January moves.
The midfielder, signed from Parma in the summer, is a target for Paris SG and Tottenham. While Real Sociedad, amongst others, want full-back Brechet.