And let’s hope we can bring home another one on Sunday—the Nations League final—it would be fantastic. The generation of legends did European Championship–World Cup–European Championship. We could do Nations–Euro–Nations. It’s not the same, but it’s nothing to throw away either, especially because the Nations League has grown, and winning it is tough. In the semifinal, we have France—a powerhouse,” he told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Yes, and in my opinion we also played some great games, things weren’t going as badly as they seemed or were being said. But then, inside there, things happened that I had never experienced in my career, and I’d rather keep them to myself. I didn’t feel comfortable anymore, and before becoming a problem, I left.
“I can’t say. Sudden changes are never easy. If you start playing with one mindset and all of a sudden everything changes radically, it can go very well or not at all. Maybe the new path chosen at the start of the season needed some time to be traveled: they decided to change, and there’s not much more to say. Yes, actually, there is one thing: it’s not true, as I’ve read around, that I regretted the choice. Never. It was an honor to wear a historic shirt like Milan’s.
Yes. Especially in terms of communication. I try to be respectful with everyone, but there are certain things I don’t agree with, and to avoid creating problems, I left
“No, or at least, not in their new roles. Because I often speak with Max, due to the relationship we have. I’ve seen Tare a couple of times at dinner with friends, but nothing more. I’m happy for them and for Milan: they’re top professionals, and if Milan hired them it means they want to return to winning and being important right away—and I hope everything goes great for them. But as for me, I know nothing
“Absolutely. We’re a family, and the atmosphere is so relaxed that sometimes we have to push ourselves a bit because it feels like we’re on vacation
“Yes, yes, but there’s a fantastic atmosphere, lots of joy, with focus increasing when it’s time to play. It’s a foundation that brings you closer to winning, because there’s such unity that when the time comes to fight, everything becomes easier.
“Eh.” Álvaro sighs. “Unbelievable. That’s how it is. Super calm, jokes, laughs—but when he steps on the field, he transforms, gives everything, and no one can stop him. I’ve never seen anything like it, never. What struck me was the recognition he got from Inter players after the Champions League semifinals. We’re talking about really strong, experienced players. Journalists and insiders sit in front of the TV to see what he can do, where his limit is… And he’s only 17, he just signed a contract until 2031, and when it ends he’ll only be 23
