Inter Milan Vice-President Calls FIFA Club World Cup ‘A Great Opportunity’ – Adds Thoughts On Cristian Chivu & Franco Mastantuono | OneFootball

Inter Milan Vice-President Javier Zanetti says the FIFA Club World Cup is a “great opportunity.”

Speaking to D Sports, via FCInter1908, the Nerazzurri Vice-President also praised new Nerazzurri coach Cristian Chivu, and recent Real Madrid signing Franco Mastantuono.

Inter Milan play in the Club World Cup this summer. They will kick off their campaign in just a few days, facing Mexican club Monterrey in their opener.

The Nerazzurri are one of two Italian teams in the newly-expanded competition. Along with Juventus.

This will be a new experience for Inter. And a chance to measure themselves against sides that they’d ordinarily never expect to take to the pitch against.

Inter Vice-President Javier Zanetti On Club World Cup, Chivu & Mastantuono

Inter Milan’s Argentinian defender Javier Zanetti greets fans after the Italian seria A football match Inter Milan vs Lazio, on May 10, 2014, in San Siro Stadium In Milan. Javier Zanetti celebrates his last match at the San Siro stadium after he announced his retirement at the end of this season. AFP PHOTO / OLIVIER MORIN (Photo credit should read OLIVIER MORIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Inter Milan Vice-President Javier Zanetti commented that “it’s a new format, it’s a great opportunity.”

“I hope that we can do well,” continued the Nerazzurri Vice-President.

“Because we’ve changed coach.”

Zanetti went on that “now we have Cristian, who I know well.”

“We want to do well here, and it will certainly be a big test for everyone.”

“Then, we want to get past the group stage,” added the Nerazzurri Vice-President. “And then as we move on, as a club we always aim to go as far as possible.”

Then, Zanetti also have his thoughts on midfielder Franco Mastantuono, who has signed for Real Madrid from River Plate.

“I think he has a great future,” the Inter Vice-President said.

“He’s only seventeen. He has a great personality.”

“It’s not easy to play for River Plate,” Zanetti said. “And the way he does so is very natural.”

“Now he needs to face a new challenge, as a team like Real Madrid represents. I sincerely wish him the best, and hope that he has a great career.”