The signing of Roberto Carlos by Real Madrid in 1996 he is remembered as one of the best incorporations in the history of the white club. The Brazilian full-back came from Inter Milan after a season in which he was trained by Roy Hodgson. The former footballer was critical of his coach in Italy in statements collected by Goal.com: “Roy Hodgson destroyed me. He made me play in the center of the field and so I would not have the opportunity to play with Brazil in the 1997 Copa América. We weren't getting along, I just didn't know about football “.
The English coach had his turn to reply on Wednesday in front of the words that Roberto Carlos dedicated to him. Hogdson has told his version of the departure of the Brazilian from Inter on the Italian football podcast: “The fact that he played out of position with me is silly. Every game he played with me at Inter he did it as a left back. He scored four goals, I think in the first six or seven free-kick matches. For the rest of the season, He shot 28 and never scored again. So I can't tell if it was all my fault. “.
Hodgson He added about his relationship with the Brazilian: “Roberto Carlos was a very offensive left-back, he was young and I was new to the team. We didn't have a bad relationship, but when he left all hell broke loose. The decision to let him go was up to the club and it mainly related to the fact that Inter's new CEO Luigi Predeval was very eager to reduce the amount of money spent on transfers and wanted to bring some money to the club. Roberto Carlos was one of the salable players. So it was sold. “
Roberto Carlos after signing for Inter in 1995 and play under Hodgson's orders he packed his bags for Madrid to be trained by Fabio Capello in 1996. About the Italian coach he has indicated: “Fabio has been the most important coach of my life”.