New York City midfielder Andrea Pirlo praised by Inter Milan president

Inter manager Roberto Mancini has opened the door on a return to Serie A for New York City FC's Andrea Pirlo. Inter Milan president Erick Thohir has branded Andrea Pirlo a "great player," but says it is not up to him whether the former AC Milan and Juventus midfielder joins the Nerazzurri this winter.
New York City FC midfielder Pirlo, 36, has been linked with a return to Serie A during the Major League Soccer close season, with Inter coach Roberto Mancini saying he is open to a deal.
Pirlo — who won the Scudetto for the sixth time last season with Juve — played down talk of a return to Italy last month,…
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