On August 8th, Internazionale will face Juventus in the Italian Super Cup pre-season friendly. On the eve of the match, Internazionale goalkeeper Provedel attended a press conference.
Hello, Ivan, could you tell us how you spent your first month with the Nerazzurri? How has it felt to integrate into the team? How important is it for you to integrate quickly and settle in at such a high level of competition?
Good evening everyone. It's been a truly wonderful and exciting month for me. From day one, I felt incredibly happy, and I still do. Working with my teammates has been very challenging and stimulating from the start, and I now understand why they've achieved such great success over the past few years.
When your transfer was being finalized, your agent told us it was "coming full circle" for you, since you've been an Inter fan since childhood. This move clearly means a lot to you.Can you tell us how you felt when you learned that Inter wanted you? And now that you're here, what does it feel like to look back at the young Provedel who dreamed of this?
Good evening. I can say I've been dreaming of this since childhood, and I was very fortunate to receive this call from Inter. Beyond the joy, it really brings back memories of childhood. You know, as we grow up, we change? We become adults and stop dreaming as much. But some childhood dreams come back to you, and they help motivate you to strive to do better and better.
Hello, Ivan. The goalkeeper position is very special, and typically the hierarchy between starter and substitute is quite clear. What role do you expect to play at Inter? Will you be a backup goalkeeper, or a backup with the chance to compete for the starting position? How does the competition work out?
I came here ready to follow the coach's instructions and be at their service. First and foremost, I need to prove every day in training that I'm capable of being here. The final decision will be made by the coach. I must prove I deserve to be here, and if I get the opportunity, I need to make a positive impact on the team. After that, it's entirely up to the coach, and I just need to do my best.
Hello, Ivan. I'd like to ask about the other goalkeepers you share the role with, such as Pepe Reina, Di Gennaro, young Furlanetto, and the coaching staff you've met. Beyond their professional qualities, what kind of people have you found them to be?
Beyond their well-known professional qualities, I've met excellent and wonderful people. We've spent a lot of time together during this period, both on and off the pitch. I'm very happy to have met them because we get along really well. It's a very cohesive and tight-knit group, so we work happily together and push each other in daily training.
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