Jurgen Klinsmann backs Inter Milan to shine under Roberto Mancini

Roberto Mancini was appointed Inter Milan coach in November.

United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann has backed Inter Milan to come good under manager Roberto Mancini after a disappointing 2014-15 campaign.
Inter finished eighth last season meaning they missed out on European qualification, finishing 32 points behind winners Juventus.
Klinsmann visited the Inter training ground on Wednesday with his son Jonathan, who plays as a goalkeeper in the U.S.
And the former Nerazzurri striker told Gazzetta dello Sport: "Whenever there are changes in leadership…
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Inter must concentrate summer strengthening on spine of team

Inter reportedly have agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid centre-back Joao Miranda.

Phase one of Inter's summer campaign is almost complete, retaining the services of their prize assets was always the number one priority and they are well on their way. Mateo Kovacic signed a new deal in January that keeps him at the club until 2019, and since then all approaches have been rebuffed. Mauro Icardi is also tied down for the next four seasons, while Samir Handanovic is on the brink of signing an extension.

With this in mind, phase two is to supplement the squad with players who can…
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Thiago Motta agent not expecting Paris Saint-Germain exit

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti responds to reports suggesting Zlatan Ibrahimovic may return to AC Milan for a second spell following his recent interview.

ESPN FC's Gab Marcotti responds to the reports suggesting Cristano Ronaldo's move to Paris Saint-Germain if Zlatan Ibrahimovic leaves the club.

ESPNFC's Mark Donaldson and Tommy Smyth dissect the latest round of transfer rumours.

Thiago Motta is still waiting to strike a contract extension deal with Paris Saint-Germain, but his agent admitted he "would be surprised" if the midfielder leaves the French capital this summer.
Motta, 32, has seen a clutch of teammates, including Lucas and Javier Pastore, recently sign extensions at the Parc des Princes, but though he has just 12 months left on his current deal, the Italy international is still waiting to clarify his future.

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Motta left Inter Milan to join PSG in January 2012,…
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Medhi Benatia not leaving Bayern Munich for Inter Milan or Juventus

Medhi Benatia made 13 Bundesliga starts last season.

Medhi Benatia has said he is staying at Bayern Munich despite rumours linking him with a return to Serie A.
Benatia is a reported target of Inter Milan and Juventus as they consider bolstering central defence this summer.
However, the 28-year-old, who signed for Bayern from Roma in 2014, told Mountakhab TV he intends to stay at the Allianz Arena.

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He said: "Every summer people talk of my possible transfers, but the truth is that I have a contract with Bayern and I want to respect it.
"We…
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Roberto Mancini will persist with Inter’s need for width next season

Roberto Mancini now has a full summer transfer window and preseason to properly integrate his philosophy.

When Roberto Mancini took over from Walter Mazzarri, the returning Inter manager faced a difficult task. The way in which both coaches approach the game is very different and it was only after the January transfer window that he could start to influence the strategy. Even after this, injuries and poor individual performances meant that the Nerazzurri had to revert to previous tactics and never really settled.

Now that Mancini is preparing for preseason, the signs point to a search for added width…
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Xherdan Shaqiri has no regrets after leaving Bayern for Inter

Xherdan Shaqiri says he has no problems with Inter's management despite not starting much last season.

Inter playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri says he has no regrets after his January move from Bayern Munich, despite making only one start since the start of April.
The Swiss international scored oncee in Serie A and once in the Europa League in 18 appearances for his new club, but fell out of favour as the season progressed.
However, Shaqiri dismissed reports of a rift with Inter manager Roberto Mancini.
"No, I was a player he wanted," Shaqiri told Blick when asked if there were any problems…
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic staying at PSG despite Milan transfer links

ESPNFC's Craig Burley tells Alexis Nunes that a return to AC Milan for Zlatan Ibrahomovic wouldn't make footballing sense.

Paris Saint-Germain won the first ever domestic trophy treble in France.

Paris Saint-Germain beat Auxerre 1-0 in the Coupe de France final to become the first club in France to win all three domestic trophies in one season.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has dismissed reports he could leave Paris Saint-Germain for a return to Serie A this summer.
Ibrahimovic, 33, has been linked with AC Milan and Inter Milan as he nears the final 12 months of his contract at PSG.
However, the striker, who signed at the Parc des Princes from AC Milan in 2012, has insisted he is committed to the Ligue 1 champions.

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He said at a prematch news conference ahead of Sweden's Euro 2016 qualifier against Montenegro on Sunday: "I belong to PSG. I have one…
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Sampdoria could lose Europa League place, hope for Inter Milan

Take a look at Juventus' 2014/15 season, where they lifted Serie A and Copa Italia trophies but Barcelona ended their Champions League hopes in the final.

Serie A club Sampdoria face an anxious wait to discover whether they will be able to take their place in the Europa League next season after UEFA opened an investigation into their eligibility, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Samp benefitted from Genoa being ineligible to qualify for Europe next season after finishing one place below the cut-off line.
Now the Ligurian city risks seeing both of its clubs scrapped of a place in Europe due to a one-point deduction inflicted on the Blucerchiati for…
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic subject of transfer tug-of-war between Milan clubs

ESPNFC's Craig Burley tells Alexis Nunes that a return to AC Milan for Zlatan Ibrahomovic wouldn't make footballing sense.

AC Milan and Inter Milan are set to battle it out for their former player Zlatan Ibrahimovic this summer.
Milan have taken the first step, with their general manager Adriano Galliani reported to have spoken with the Paris Saint-Germain player earlier this week.
The Rossoneri are also reported to have sounded out his agent Mino Raiola. If they do put a bid to PSG, they may face competition from their city rivals, whose coach Roberto Mancini admitted he would also be interested in the Swedish forward.
"Ibra's…
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Handanovic set to sign new Inter Milan deal amid Man United interest

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is unsure as to whether teammate David De Gea will stay with United next season or join Real Madrid.

Former Manchester United keeper Peter Schmeichel believes David De Gea should be allowed to leave if he wants.

Samir Handanovic's agent has ruled out the possibility of the Inter Milan goalkeeper joining Manchester United.
The Slovenia international had been tipped as a potential replacement for David De Gea — if the Spaniard leaves Old Trafford for Real Madrid.
But his representative, Federico Pastorello, said his client is in talks with Inter about an extended deal and could finish his career at the San Siro, insisting no discussions have taken place with United.
"These are only rumours and media speculation,"…
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