Tagliafico: “It is incredible to be linked to Inter, Javier Zanetti is my idol”

Nicolás Tagliafico is loved by Inter. The Argentine side of Ajax sends a wink to the Italian club as they seek to reinforce the left-handed interista lane. Ashley Young will leave the team when her contract expires this summer and Rafael Calzada's seems to be interested in filling that spot.

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The 28-year-old player showed his pleasure by associating him with the squad led by Antonio Conte. “It is incredible to be linked to a team like Inter with all its history and prestige“, the defender told TuttoMercatoWeb in the preview of the Europa League match against Roma.

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Tagliafico made clear his admiration for Zanetti and the interista institution: “I can tell you that Javier Zanetti has always been my idol, having played most of his career with the Nerazzurri. Hearing this interest is my pleasure, but I am a realistic person and I prefer to concentrate exclusively on the present. Right now I'm enjoying my adventure with Ajax, then we'll see what happens in the future. “

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When asked about the possibility of playing in Serie A, the Argentine added: “It is a very competitive league, with many tactically great teams and great players. Obviously I would like to play in the Italian league one day, it is a very interesting competition“.

Tagliafico has played 35 games for Ajax this season, scoring one goal and providing three assists. in all competitions for the Amsterdam club that leads the Eredivisie. The full-back has been international 27 times with Argentina, making his debut with the Albiceleste in 2017.