From the Donaueschingen training camp, Federico Dimarco spoke to Sky Sport microphones about the Nerazzurri’s ambitions for the new season. The winger from Calvairate, who was a standout in an excellent season, clarified the mentality with which to face upcoming challenges: “Ambitions must always be high. You always have to want to improve, after every year everything resets and you start from scratch. We are all on equal footing, there are no more points of advantage; the goal is to do what we did last year.”

The player emphasized the importance of hunger for success: “With desire, enthusiasm, following the coach’s instructions. And having the hunger to win—if you have it, it’s a step forward, that’s the most important thing.” Dimarco then spoke about his approach to daily work: “I always try to do my part, to give a big hand to the team. Training hasn’t changed, neither after the disappointment of the Champions League nor after the double. Sometimes results come, sometimes they don’t, but to have a clear conscience you always have to give 100%, that’s the best thing to keep moving forward and growing.”

On the topic of changes in the squad, the winger expressed gratitude to those who have left the club: “First of all, I want to thank those who have left, because they were part of a piece of Inter history. We older players, including Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu, will have to try to convey to the new and young players what it means to play for Inter, to wear this shirt which is not like all the others. We know what San Siro is like, we need the support of the fans and of each other. We have to push each other to keep Inter at a high level.”

Dimarco also spoke about a young player: “I think he should enjoy every minute since he’s been here. He needs to work well, think that he can grow day by day because he’s a player with completely different characteristics compared to what we have. Plus, he’s a golden boy, he cares about Inter and he’s showing it every day. I hope he can then show it on the pitch.”

Finally, about the upcoming league, Dimarco said: “I see Inter like in previous years. We always start to win the Scudetto like others, but we’ve never hidden even if in the past we’ve lost some. I think we all start at the same level, maybe those who don’t play in the Champions League are advantaged because it takes a lot of energy. But we’re always there: Inter, Milan, Napoli, Juve, Roma, Atalanta… These are teams that can have their say, like Como who are strengthening themselves.”

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