Sule: ‘Inter and Milan want me but…’
By Football Italia staff
Hoffenheim defender Niklas Süle confirms interest from Inter and Milan, but won’t join either as they are “in decline”.
The 21-year-old is already a German international, and reportedly turned down a 30m move to Chelsea in the summer.
“Milan and Inter?” Süle considered in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport.
“I know my agent was contacted, but in my opinion a move to Italy wouldn’t make any sense.
“Milan and Inter have lost the magic which distinguished them. In the past they had great players, the clubs’ names have weight, it’s a beautiful city, the fans are passionate… but the clubs are in decline.
“Going to one of them from the Bundesliga would be a step back, as for years they’ve been struggling to qualify for Europe. I’d prefer the Premier League.”
But surely Italy is the home of great defenders?
“[Fabio] Cannavaro was instrumental in the 2006 World Cup, and I was excited by [Alessandro] Nesta.
“Now they’re no longer the best. [Leonardo] Bonucci and [Giorgio] Chiellini are good, but [Sergio] Ramos and [Jerome] Boateng are on another level.
“Serie A is only the fourth-best League in Europe.”
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