Post by Taxigirl on Aug 2, 2005 7:48:43 GMT
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Inter have finally confirmed the signing of Walter Samuel after he agreed to leave Real Madrid.
The Argentine international has put pen to paper on a four-year contract, which will expire on 30 June 2009, after the two clubs reportedly agreed a £12m transfer fee.
Samuel has been linked with the Nerazzurri for months after failing to settle in Spain since he left Roma last summer.
Samuel, known as ‘The Wall’, was the Italian club’s primary objective to strengthen their defence and a deal has eventually been agreed after weeks of talks.
He is now expected to partner Ivan Cordoba in Roberto Mancini’s rearguard for the new campaign.
"Inter have spent a lot on me and that is not easy in today’s world," the South American told the Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday. "This means that I will have to multiply my work.
"But I know who make up the Inter defence and there is no need for a miracle. We just need to get to know each other."
Samuel is also eager to prove his worth after an unhappy spell in La Liga with the European giants.
"I went there to win but I couldn’t do that," he added. "They didn’t believe in me in Madrid but fortunately I have found Inter who were willing to bet on my future."
Samuel joins former Real teammate Santiago Solari at the club and another friend could soon follow in the shape of Luis Figo.
"Figo has told me that there is a chance that he can come to Inter," the ex-Boca star added. "I hope he arrives because he still has a desire to succeed."
Inter have finally confirmed the signing of Walter Samuel after he agreed to leave Real Madrid.
The Argentine international has put pen to paper on a four-year contract, which will expire on 30 June 2009, after the two clubs reportedly agreed a £12m transfer fee.
Samuel has been linked with the Nerazzurri for months after failing to settle in Spain since he left Roma last summer.
Samuel, known as ‘The Wall’, was the Italian club’s primary objective to strengthen their defence and a deal has eventually been agreed after weeks of talks.
He is now expected to partner Ivan Cordoba in Roberto Mancini’s rearguard for the new campaign.
"Inter have spent a lot on me and that is not easy in today’s world," the South American told the Gazzetta dello Sport on Monday. "This means that I will have to multiply my work.
"But I know who make up the Inter defence and there is no need for a miracle. We just need to get to know each other."
Samuel is also eager to prove his worth after an unhappy spell in La Liga with the European giants.
"I went there to win but I couldn’t do that," he added. "They didn’t believe in me in Madrid but fortunately I have found Inter who were willing to bet on my future."
Samuel joins former Real teammate Santiago Solari at the club and another friend could soon follow in the shape of Luis Figo.
"Figo has told me that there is a chance that he can come to Inter," the ex-Boca star added. "I hope he arrives because he still has a desire to succeed."