The hunt for a midfielder is on. Inter is looking for a cornerstone to the midfield, a versatile and strong player. Once more, attention is directed towards Portugal and Porto’s Fernando is a player Inter like strongly. The Brazilian midfielder wants to leave his club, and this could be an opportunity for Inter. Our partners fcinternews.it contacted the player’s agent Antonio Araujo to inquire about the player’s future.
Araujo, what is the situation for Fernando?
“Fernando is currently on vacation. He has one year left on the contract, until 2014.”
It is said that there is a clause of 30 million in the contract.
“The player has his contract, we have an excellent relationship with Porto. Both parties respect each other because Fernando is a great player.”
A straight question: Are Inter really out to get Fernando?
“It’s something only the press is talking about. We’re working on Fernando’s situation, but it’s only the press that speculates about Inter.”
Fernando is a player that Marco Branca likes.
“That you must ask Marco Branca about, not me…(laughs)”
How would Italy look for his future? Does the player want to leave?
“Fernando wants to change league. He appreciates Porto a lot, the club, the city itself, everything really. This he has said many times. But it is normal for the guy to want a change of surroundings, he would love to play the World Cup in a year with the Selecao.”
So that’s a yes to Italy.
“Obviously he would appreciate Italy. Who wouldn’t?”
Maybe he often speaks to his former teammates in Porto, like Guarin and Pereira…
“Fernando has been playing with them, surely they have spoken a few times. But you have to ask Fernando. (Laughs) This is his business. You’ll find numerous interviews with several players who played with him saying that Fernando is the best, Fernando is great…and he’s friends with everyone.”
In short, if Inter would call would it would be welcome.
“What I said is that Fernando appreciates Italy just like every player in the world, and France, England, Germany…he likes all these destinations.”
Source: fcinternews.it
