Zanetti: I wanted to be a broad-minded club executive, and that's why I went to college

Argentine football legend Zanetti, now Vice President of Inter Milan, spoke about multiple topics about his career in an interview with the Clarion newspaper.

About joining Inter from Banfield

I was very young at the time, so I never thought about going back to Banfield. Joining Inter from Banfield was a huge leap in my career and it scared me a little bit. However, I went through it all because it was a very good opportunity for me. On my first day with Inter, I told myself that I had to do my best to show myself.

At the time, Inter had 3 foreign players who could play in my position, and they brought in Lambert, Paul Ince and Robert Carlos, and I was the 4th player to bring in. However, my goal is to stay at Inter.

Usually, Argentine players join an important club in the country from Banfield and then look for opportunities to play in Europe, and I joined Inter directly from Banfield. But I believe in what I've done and want to prove myself.

About becoming a team manager from a football icon

To be a leader, you have to be prepared. I was very happy when they told me that they would become Inter Vice-President, but at the same time I realized that I would have a huge responsibility. I started from scratch to do this job, I wanted to be a club executive with a very broad vision, which is why I went to college and continued to study. You can't think you can be a good club manager just because you were a really good player.

I majored in sports management in college, and the courses I took included courses in marketing, finance, international relations, and sports management. This has allowed me to broaden my knowledge and improve a lot in other aspects of the club's management.

About how Inter competes with Manchester City, which has strong financial support

Indeed, each club has a different approach when it comes to seeking development. However, everyone must respect the history of the club. When you have a clear strategic plan, you need to adhere to and execute such a plan. For all the clubs in the world, the challenge they face is how to make themselves sustainable and we are working on that.

About the possibility of becoming an executive of a club in Argentina in the future

In fact, I never thought about that. I live well in Italy and train myself every day and keep learning. Of course, the reality of each club is different, and in the context of the NEW CROWN epidemic, the problems encountered by each club will be more prominent. Nowadays, in Argentina, there are many clubs that are betting on young players. It's not that they have a belief in developing young players, but because it's very necessary to develop young players, and that's how they survive.

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