Nicola Zalewski confesses to Jose Mourinho: I did it because of him

Nicola Zalewski, who Galatasaray wanted to sign at the beginning of last season but could not finalize the deal, made statements after his transfer to Inter.

Inter signed the Polish international on loan from Roma in the interim transfer window and took over the player's contract at the end of the season. The 23-year-old, who was paid 6 million euros, spoke to Italy's Corriere della Sera.

“I WORKED HARD TO STAY AT INTER”

Evaluating his transfer, Zalewski said, "The fact that I can play in more than one position, scored a goal in my first game and performed well was important for Inter to buy my contract. From my first day, I tried to be permanent here."

“WE WILL TALK ABOUT MOURINHO”

“Both you and manager Chivu owe something to Mourinho, have you talked about it?”, the successful footballer answered “No, but we will have an opportunity”.

“I HAVE TO THANK MOURINHO”

Speaking about the death of his father and Mourinho's support, Zalewski said: "My father built a strong family and gave us important values. I also have to thank Mourinho. Because he helped me a lot after my father passed away. I felt his support not only in football but also in a spiritual way."

“I DID IT THANKS TO MOURINHO”

“If I'm playing for the Polish national team, it's thanks to Mourinho, De Rossi and Juric who believed in me,” Zalewski said in a previous interview.