Maresca tempts Nerazzurri
Saturday 15 December, 2007
Inter are aiming to boost their Italian contingent with a January bid for Sevilla midfielder Enzo Maresca.
Coach Roberto Mancini has repeatedly hinted he would like a mid-season reinforcement for the midfield after long-term injuries to Patrick Vieira, Luis Figo and Olivier Dacourt.
While a bid for Daniel Carvalho seems to have hit the skids after he extended his contract with CSKA Moscow until 2009, their attention has turned closer to home.
Long criticised for the dearth of Italian players in their squad, the ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’ today claims Inter are in negotiations with Sevilla star Maresca.
His contract with the Spanish side runs until June 30, 2009, but he has not been able to find a regular first team spot since sustaining an injury and made it clear he wishes to move on.
A return to Italy is high on his agenda, having travelled around Europe for several years with Sevilla and West Bromwich Albion.
His most recent spell in the peninsula was at Fiorentina in 2004-05, where he joined on loan from Juventus.
Curiously, the player – who will turn 28 in February – started his career at San Siro in the Milan youth team.
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