Coutinho: "I Only Want To Win With Inter"

He is considered to be very important in Stramaccioni’s project.  After spending a few months in Spain with Espanyol, Coutinho has returned to Appiano Gentile and he is ready to win for the black and blue shirt.  But first he looks back at his time in Spain:

“Playing at Espanyol was a very good opportunity.  I did well by showing my worth after a long time that I did not play.  They gave me confidence and I am physically very well.  I was in constant contact with Inter.  The Espanyol Messi? I enjoyed being called that but I am far from Messi.  The only thing that we share is perhaps our height.  There are very good youngsters in Italy like Destro and El Shaaraway but there are more opportunities abroad.

“I was doing well at Espanyol but I have a contract with Inter.  I rally want to wear the black and blue shirt.  I want to grow and prove my worth for Inter.  Now I am much more mature and the Spanish experience has made me grow a lot.

“Strama? He did great with the Primavera.  I spoke with him on Thursday and it was nice.  Lucas?  He is fantastic.  An important player that is doing many great things.  I am convinced that if he comes to Italy, he would also do great.  Someone like him can make a difference and I hope he comes to us.  My future is I want to win with Inter.”