A biography for Javier Zanettihasn’t been written yet.
“I always give my best in training as if it was a Champions League final.”
“To reach Bergomi at the top of appearances for Inter in Europe gives me pride.”
“I arrived at Inter when I was very young and I had the chance to play with Giuseppe Bergomi, and I met Giacinto Facchetti too.”
“Every coach has his own ideas about managing the team and how it plays.”
“We believe in a better world, an unglobalised world, enriched by the cultural differences and customs of all the people.”
“Football has given me a lot and I have tried my best to give something back.”
“For some reason I have always felt at home here at Inter and this is why I have never thought of leaving.”
“I've managed to play most games every season for many seasons. That gives you confidence and stability.”
“I dreamed of ending my career with the Inter shirt, Inter is my house and I'll try to give my contribution off the pitch as well.”
“Inter is my second home and put their trust in me when I was an unknown.”
“In 2000, with Tardelli at the helm, I really thought about leaving Inter. I had an agreement with Real Madrid and everything was ready for me to move to Spain.”
“It's always nice coming back to the national side.”
“I am very happy working with Inter, helping them build the club's international relationship with both Fifa and Uefa, promoting the marketing side, its social responsibility activities as well as being involved with the club's academy.”
“I had chances to leave Inter, but this is my home. I stayed here even in times of difficulty and I was always sure that the winds of change would come through.”
“Inter have given me everything.”
“Maldini was a key figure in world football. I have always had great admiration for him as a player and as a human being. I faced him in many derbies - he was tough but always very loyal.”
“I took after my father who was a bricklayer and used to build everything step by step, brick by brick.”
“I'm not surprised by Mazzarri's ability, I knew him as an opponent.”
“Sportive fortunes get built day after day, week after week through a healthy lifestyle.”
“I am proud to be an Inter player.”