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Inter player Marcus Thuram has given an interview to La Gazzetta Dello Sport about his experience at Inter Milan.

The former Borussia Moenchengladbach player currently playing for Inter under coach Simone Inzaghi shared his thoughts with La Gazzetta Dello Sport on various topics related to his time at the Milanese club and beyond.

Inter, Thuram’s Words

MARCUS THURAM ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )

Below are the statements made by Inter player Marcus Thuram to La Gazzetta Dello Sport:

Is this the peak of your career?

“Yes. At Inter, I have total confidence. And it’s thanks to those around me: teammates, coach, club”.

Where do you want to go and what can you achieve?

“I don’t know. And I don’t think about it, it almost annoys me. What matters is to love, not to limit yourself. Why say ‘I’ll score this many goals’? I still have a lot to improve”.

In what areas? Give an example.

“In heading, for example. And in trying to be faster than I currently am. I already feel stronger than at the start of the season. And in January, I’ll be even better.

Today, for example, I anticipate a pass from Dimarco because I already know what he’ll do. The same with Mkhi. It’s knowledge, experience”.

Have you and your brother Khephren bet on who will win more trophies this year?
“There was a chance to play together, when I was at Borussia Monchengladbach, Nice wanted me but nothing came of it. No, no bet with him. I wish him the best. Not the absolute best… Let’s say yes to him, no to the team he plays for”.

Is he really stronger than you?

“Yes, he is. And do you know why? Because he can learn from dad and then from his brother, he’s lucky”.

You are a fan of manga. Who do you see yourself in?
“My favorite is Dragon Ball Z, the character is Super Saiyan 4: I adore him, he’s fast, powerful. And then Captain Tsubasa (in Italy Holly and Benji, note): I rooted for Mark Lenders, he was born a winger and then became a striker, like me”.

What kind of captain is Lautaro?
“He speaks when necessary. He never speaks without reason”.

You are very different. How did you click?
“Precisely because of our differences. If he were like me, I’d tell him ‘oh, you’re so annoying’. I bring something he doesn’t have and vice versa”.

Do you have a relationship outside the field?
“Well, he’s married… When we are apart, on national duty, we call each other. Maybe because we miss each other… before games, after, always”.

Let’s talk about your idol, Adriano. How does it feel to see him today?
“I read that he feels happy in his favela, I see him smiling on Instagram: that’s what matters”.

You have a release clause of 85 million, you could decide to leave without going through Inter…
“But the amount is high…”.

If you continue like this, someone will pay it. 
“I say it clearly: it will never happen that I leave Inter exploiting the clause, because of the relationship I have here with everyone. That figure is there, but I will never be the only one to decide. And if something happens, there will always be a discussion with the club”.

Is it true that the Champions League is your obsession?

“I can’t choose, I have the goal of winning all 5 trophies. If I focus everything on the Champions League and then don’t win it, what happens?”.

How many of these 5 trophies would you sign for?
“One would be enough for me. But I won’t say which one, who knows, maybe it’s the Coppa Italia (laughs)”.

Is Inter part of Europe’s elite?
“Yes. I consider Inter one of the superpowers of Europe. We are a team that instills fear. I don’t see any clubs superior to us, not one. There are 5-6 in the Champions League stronger than the rest. And we are among them”.

Any advice from Inzaghi that you haven’t followed yet?
“I try to do everything… And I don’t know how, but every time he suggests something, it happens”.

Do you know that Simone scored 4 goals in a single Champions League match?
“I didn’t know that. I don’t think I’ll do it, also because after two goals he takes me out (laughs)”.

Where do you see yourself in 15 years?
“I’d like to do what Thierry Henry does, with CBS. I would like to work for an American TV, it’s a more relaxed type of commentary, here in Italy or France we all take ourselves too seriously. And in any case, I would like to live in the States”.

You have something of Henry on the field, don’t you?
“No… He was on another level. I often talk to him, it’s easier to talk to him than to my father. One day he told me that in Italy they made him play as the fifth midfielder, how is that possible? It always depends on where you are in life”.