{"id":51515,"date":"2024-06-27T18:27:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-28T01:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/?p=51515"},"modified":"2024-06-27T18:27:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-28T01:27:53","slug":"taremi-two-or-three-italian-clubs-called-me-i-immediately-accepted-inter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2024\/06\/27\/taremi-two-or-three-italian-clubs-called-me-i-immediately-accepted-inter\/","title":{"rendered":"Taremi: \u2018Two or three Italian clubs called me, I immediately accepted Inter\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Football-italia.net – PORTO, Mehdi Taremi opened up about his decision to join Inter on a free transfer, explained why he rejected interest from Saudi Arabia and confirmed his shirt number at his new club.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 31-year-old Iranian forward will leave Porto on a free transfer at the end of this month and will join up with Simone Inzaghi\u2019s side, where he\u2019ll sign a two-year contract with an option for a third worth around \u20ac3m net per season plus add-ons.<\/p>\n

The arrival of Taremi gives an important boost to the Inter frontline as they gear up for an incredibly busy 2024-25 season, which\u2019ll see them compete on multiple fronts including Serie A, the Champions League and the revamped Club World Cup.<\/p>\n

Speaking to Iranian journalist Hatam Shiralizadeh via Calciomercato.com, Taremi first explained why he decided to join Inter on a free transfer this summer.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Inter, whoever plays must prove to be of the highest level, in this team you must strive to be a top player. There are offers that don\u2019t require much reflection and the Nerazzurri\u2019s was one of them.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had a brief conversation with Inzaghi, and I immediately accepted because he has a good opinion of me. Playing for Inter is exciting.\u201d<\/p>\n

He opened up about his decision not to pen a new contract with Porto.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had only one meeting with them to talk about my contract extension, I made my requests and they told me no. This marked the end between me and Porto.<\/p>\n

\u201cI consider Portugal my second home, the feelings of the Porto fans had a great impact on my personal life, and I told them that I\u2019ll remain a Porto fan for life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Taremi was asked about offers from Saudi Arabia, as well as others around Europe.<\/p>\n

\u201cI never took them into consideration, I was looking for growth opportunities, I wanted to join strong teams.<\/p>\n

\u201cSeveral clubs in Europe expressed interest, but no one sent official offers, only initial contact which didn\u2019t go further because I immediately accepted Inter\u2019s offer. Three or four clubs in England, two or three clubs in Italy and one of the best clubs in Spain contacted me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Finally, Taremi confirmed his shirt number and praised Inter legend Ronaldo.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the shirt number 99 is free, I\u2019ll choose that. Ronaldo the phenomenon (best in history, ed.), he\u2019s my idol.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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