Poland Star Hails ‘Something Special’ At Inter Milan – Adds ‘Chivu Told Me One Thing In Particular’ | OneFootball

Nicola Zalewski says that “something special” has clicked for him at Inter Milan, and that he’s received particular advice from Cristian Chivu.

The Polish international spoke to Milan-based newspaper Corriere della Sera in an interview in today’s print edition, via FCInterNews.

The Nerazzurri had signed the 23-year-old on loan from Roma in January. However, it is just this week that they have turned that into a permanent deal.

Inter signing Zalewski outright shows that they see a role for the versatile Polish international in their new project under Cristian Chivu.

Nicola Zalewski: “Something Special” Clicked At Inter Milan

MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Nicola Zalewski of FC Internazionale is challenged by Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan during the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Of his move to Inter, Nicola Zalewski commented that “as soon as I set foor in Appiano [Gentile, Inter’s training ground], something special clicked in me.”

“Not just on the pitch,” added the Pole. “But also my relationship with the people.”

Meanwhile, Zalewski insisted that “the Champions League is still a competition where we want to go as far as possible” in spite of a humbling defeat to PSG in the final.

“Then, we know there are a lot of strong teams.”

Zalewski admitted that the 5-0 loss at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain was “heavy.”

“But we’ve already digested it somewhat. We’ll get back on track.”

As far as his use as an attacking midfielder at Inter, Zalewski noted that “Until I was in the Primavera team, I played there.”

“But in the first team, everything changes. The pace and physicality.”

“Over the last three years I’ve been used as a wingback,” Zalewski noted. “And I’ve also been feeling good playing there.”

“I know this sounds banal to say, but I’ll play where the coach wants me to.”

And as far as what Cristian Chivu has given Inter as coach, Zalewski named “the communication side of things.”

“He’s created a great relationship on a human level,” the versatile wingback said of the Romanian coach.