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VERON: "MORATTI'S MOTIVATION"
Juan Sebastian, you love a challenge. Is winning with Inter a difficult challenge?
"erhaps it was more difficult to win with Lazio. We all know Inter's history and this history says everything. It's one of the most important clubs in the world. I know it will be difficult to win, but it's a nice challenge and I hope to end it by winning something important."
What does winning at Inter mean?
"It means a lot. I remember the great feeling after winning the Scudetto with Lazio. I remember well what happened after that victory... For me it's very, very important. I'm very motivated and that's why I'm here."
Did the telephone call with Moratti change anything?
"No, I don't think so. I already knew about his esteem for me."
And what's your impression of him?
"You can see he loves Inter. You can see he wants the best for the club, the team and the fans. He's motivated and he knows how to transmit this motivation. This is an important thing."
VERON: "ONLY PLAYING COUNTS"
Were you close to joining Inter in the past?
"Yes, I think so. It was before my move to England. But it wasn't a club's choice, it was mine. After what had happened with the passports case, I wanted to leave Italy."
Did England change you?
"I've certainly matured, I'm 29 now. But I have the same desire to play, perhaps even more so seeing as what I've been through recently. I'm returning to a championship I already know and this will make it easier for me to adapt."
You arrive at Inter on loan. Isn't this a bit strange for you?
"No, not at all. I didn't think it was strange when Manchester (United) decided to pay 28 million pounds for me, and it doesn't feel strange to come here on loan now. The numbers don't matter to me, what matters is the pitch. The only thing that counts is what I'll be able to do on the pitch."
Do you have anything to prove to England?
"No, I have nothing to prove. I have to show what I'm worth to those who had faith in me and decided to bring me to Milan."
VERON: "I'M HERE BECAUSE..."
Veron, you've been chosen because of the experience you can bring to the team...
"I don't think this is the only reason. After my difficult year in London I arrive at Inter, where they wanted me and put their faith in me. I hope I can repay them and I think I will do."
How's your physical fitness?
"Good. I've already had a lot of medical tests..."
Have you already spoken with the coach?
"No, I still haven't had time. I arrived here in Italy yesterday and I've done all the medical tests. Today I'm here for the presentation. I hope to meet him in the coming days."
Some people have said you have come here for the new coach...
"I don't think it's like this. I didn't come to Inter because of the choice of a coach. I came here because the managers believed in me."
At Inter you'll be reunited with a lot of former teammates...
"Yes, but I don't think they came here because they were chosen by a coach. If they've come to Inter it means they've deserved it."
Inter have been close to victory in recent years. What do you think this team needs in order to win something important?
"If they've come very close to winning, it means they're on the right path. Inter just need to win, and I will be very happy if I can be helpful to the club in reaching this objective. It's a good team. It needs to win something important to gain confidence and continue to win."
Do you think Inter are on the same level as Juventus and Milan?
"They always have been, but there hasn't been the continuity the other two teams have had. You need a lot of things to win in football, luck included."
VERON: "I'M FIT AND READY"
Veron, you've often changed position in your career...
"Yes, it's true. I've often changed, but I've always maintained my style of play."
Will we see you play behind Vieri and Adriano?
"I don't know. We'll see what the Boss wants."
But do you see yourself doing well just behind two strikers like them?
"lay behind two great champions... Yes, I see myself doing well, it's very simple. But we'll see. For the moment I can't see myself anywhere because I still have to earn my place during training. It's not certain that I will play. The Boss will decide."
Will you be ready for the Champions League qualifying round?
"Yes. I've already spoken to the Argentina coach and I told him how important these two matches are for Inter. I won't be called up for the Copa America and I'll do the pre-season retreat. I need to if I want to be ready for the preliminary round."
Will you have to train separately?
"No, I'll train with the squad. But I'll also do specific exercises."
Do you feel one hundred percent fit?
"Yes."
Any promises for the fans?
"I hope I can do what I did with Lazio, which means I hope I can win. I'm pleased and happy to do my work. I hope everything goes well."
Have you already chosen your shirt number?
"No. I don't know which one is free. I still haven't thought about it."
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