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Ex Man United Star Praises New Inter Milan Teammate: ‘Top Player – But I Can Play In Defense'
Ex Man United Star Praises New Inter Milan Teammate: 'Top Player – But I Can Play In Defense' Matteo Darmian says that Luis Henrique is a 'top player' but that he can move to defense if the Brazilian starts to take a starting role. The 35-year-old spoke to reporters after the Nerazzurri's 1-1 draw against Monterrey at the Club World Cup, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Luis Henrique made his debut for Inter Milan in this week's Club World Cup group stage opener against Monterrey. The Brazilian only just signed for the Nerazzurri a couple of weeks ago. But it is already clear what the plan is for Henrique. The 23-year-old looks capable of being the backup for Denzel Dumfries on the right flank. And if anything, he could even look to rival the Dutchman for the starting spot. Against Monterrey, Henrique's pace and technical ability were clearly on show. Matteo Darmian: 'Luis Henrique A Top Player – But I Can Play In Defense' Welcome Inter Milan Luis Henrique Article Image Matteo Darmian has been the main other option on the right flank besides Dumfries for several seasons. Advertisement As far as whether he thinks that Henrique could displaced him, the Italian international said 'no, we know that we'll need everyone next season.' 'Luis Henrique is a top player,' Darmian continued. 'He's been showing that already in his first training sessions.' Darmian predicted that Henrique 'will give us a big hand.' 'Then I'm always available. When I'm called into action as a wingback or defender. Whether for one minute or ninety.' 'I always try to help the team,' declared Darmian. The former Manchester United and Parma defender added that 'with the mentality I have, when I can, I want to be an example.' Advertisement Then, Matteo Darmian proclaimed that there's 'absolutely' room for growth at Inter. 'It's normal that we have a bit of tiredness after the season we had. But when you step out on the pitch it's always the last thing you feel.' 'We always try to give our best,' added the 35-year-old.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
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🥴 DFB star suffers nightmare Champions League final
Yann Bisseck had high hopes for the Champions League final. Coming off the bench, the DFB kicker wanted to spark a comeback with the score at 0:2 against PSG. Just a few minutes later, it was clear: that's not going to happen! After just eight minutes, the 24-year-old had to be substituted out again due to thigh problems. As Matteo Darmian replaced him, things got even worse: from the bench, Bisseck had to watch as Désiré Doué scored the 0:3. A horrific CL evening is taking its course. In the end, PSG even won 5:0. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here. 📸 KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV - AFP or licensors
Daily Mail
31-05-2025
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Revealed: How Man United and Arsenal flop can make European history in Champions League final
Henrikh Mkhitaryan can etch his name in the history books of European football after Saturday's Champions League final. Inter Milan face PSG in the showpiece event at the Allianz Arena, the latter of whom seek to life the title for the first time ever. Meanwhile, Inter bid to win their fourth in club history. Mkhitaryan has been instrumental in leading the Italian giants to the final, having created the third-most chances of any Inter player throughout the tournament. Not to mention, the 36-year-old has started seven of his side's last eight Champions League games, and has been operated reliably in the five-man midfield of Simone Inzaghi's 3-5-2 setup. Wind back the clock some six years ago and it was all doom and gloom for Mkhitaryan; he watched from home as his former club Arsenal suffered a 4-1 humiliation against Chelsea in the 2019 Europa League final. But the Armenian maestro has enjoyed his football this decade and has breathed new life into his career in Italy. Tonight in Munich, Germany, he has the chance to complete the trifecta of European titles. Having won both the Europa League and the Europa Conference League under Jose Mourinho - in 2017 with Manchester United and 2022 with Roma - Mkhitaryan is yet to lift just one of the three continental trophies. And ahead of tonight's final, the midfielder stressed the importance of experience - but not just his own. Former Man United stars Matteo Darmian and Romelu Lukaku are also veterans of the game and have the chance to stamp their experience down against a young Barcelona side.
Daily Mirror
31-05-2025
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'I was valued so much more at Man Utd – now I'm a Champions League finalist'
Matteo Darmian arrived at Manchester United in 2015, and while his time there was lacklustre and his value has since plummeted, he's now a Champions League finalist with Inter Milan Matteo Darmian endured a tough time at Manchester United, though his plummeting transfer value hasn't stopped him from becoming a Champions League finalist with Inter Milan. The Italian right-back was poached from Torino in 2015 for a respectable £12.7million, and he started his United career with an impressive 1-0 Premier League win against Tottenham under Louis van Gaal. He was named the club's Player of the Month for that August. In the years to come, Darmian would prove himself as a dependable squad player, aiding in FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League victories under different managers. Although he was never quite the first name on the team sheet, he carved out a respectable top-flight career as a versatile, solid option at full-back. Darmian left Old Trafford in 2019, heading back to his homeland and Serie A with Parma. A year later, after some solid outings, he joined Inter on loan, before signing permanently at the end of that season. Since then, Darmian has proven to be an underrated piece of Inter's continuous hunt for silverware, winning a pair of Scudettos, three Italian Super Cups and two Coppa Italia trophies. Now he has the opportunity to add the Champions League to that roll of honours when Inter take on PSG on Saturday night. But he'll line up for the match with his value vastly reduced from his time with the Red Devils. Upon signing for United, Darmian was valued at £12.5m, which was similar to the fee United paid for him, according to Transfermarkt. This depreciated over time as the defender got older and failed to leave too much of a mark at Old Trafford. As a result, in 2018, he was valued at £10m. When Darmian moved to Parma at the age of 30 in 2020, his value stood at £7m. Just before his move to Inter, aged 31, this plummeted to around £3m. This sum is where the Champions League finalist's value remains at the age of 35. However, Darmian will not be the only ex-United star who is part of Inter's showpiece-reaching squad, as the Henrikh Mkhitaryan will also be present in Munich. The Red Devils purchased the Armenian in 2016 for £26m from German side Borussia Dortmund, though his estimated value at the time was £31m. Mkhitaryan's form at Old Trafford was sketchy, but he featured regularly under Jose Mourinho before moving to Arsenal as part of the deal that saw Alexis Sanchez go in the opposite direction. Upon joining the Gunners, he was valued at £29m, though this dropped to £21m the following year before he sealed a transfer to Roma. There, his value would decrease again, despite the fact he won the Conference League. By 2022, when he moved to Inter, he was valued at just £7m. As of this year, at the age of 36, the Armenian has a valuation of just £3.3m. Nevertheless, he has compiled a brilliant collection of silverware over an impressive career, winning a Scudetto, the Carabao Cup and the Europa League, among other honours.
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30-05-2025
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Last Chance – Five Inter Milan Players Ready To Take Final Shot At Champions League Glory
Last Chance – Five Inter Milan Players Ready To Take Final Shot At Champions League Glory Five Inter Milan players are almost certainly gearing up for their final shot at winning the Champions League against PSG tomorrow. Today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, note how all of Francesco Acerbi, Yann Sommer, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Marko Arnautovic, and Matteo Darmian are 35 and older. Advertisement Inter Milan face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final tomorrow. For every one of the Nerazzurri's players, there is certainly a feeling that this could very well be their last chance. No team or player is ever guaranteed to reach one final. Let alone two, as a big part of Inter's squad have. Five Inter Milan Facing 'Last Chance' At Champions League Glory PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 05: Matteo Darmian of. FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the. Serie A match between. Parma and. FC Internazionale at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 05, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by) There are a number of players in Inter's squad who should have quite a few years ahead of them playing at the Champions League level, however. Whether for the Nerazzurri or for another club. But there are also a few players who are very unlikely to get to another final. Advertisement Matteo Darmian is 35 years of age. Meanwhile, All of Yann Sommer, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Marko Arnautovic are 36. And Francesco Acerbi, despite still being a starter for Inter in the Champions League, is 37. While it's not outside the realm of possibility that these five could get to another final, time is certainly not on their side. Therefore, the Corriere note, tomorrow will be a huge do-or-die opportunity for the veterans.
