Wesley Sneijder Disappointed That Inter Failed To Sign PSV Star Ibrahim Afellay
Sneijder has expressed his disappointment with Inter's failure to add Afellay to their ranks...
Inter playmaker Wesley Sneijder has expressed his frustration at the Nerazzurri's failure to secure the services of versatile midfielder Ibrahim Afellay from Dutch table toppers PSV.
The 24-year-old Afellay is on his way to Barcelona after both clubs reached an agreement about a transfer fee in the region of €3 million earlier this month. Afellay is expected to sign a long-term deal in the upcoming weeks.
"I've told Inter that Ibrahim would be the perfect player for us and I've also told 'Ibi' that he would flourish at Inter. He has the qualities to become a huge star in Serie A. Unfortunately, Inter decided not to listen to me and didn't make a move for Afellay," said Sneijder to NUsport.
Sneijder was not the only Dutch international who would have loved to see Afellay join him abroad. Arsenal forward Robin van Persie has made it clear that he really wanted the midfielder to sign for the Gunners.
"If I were in charge at Arsenal, I would have signed Ibrahim without even thinking about it. He's a great player and I've told the club that I really rate 'Ibi'. Nevertheless, they have made the decision not to sign him."
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