Anderson 'thinking of' Italian job

Manchester United star Anderson has risked incurring Sir Alex Ferguson's wrath by admitting that he wants to play for Jose Mourinho and Inter.

Anderson: Harbours Inter hope
Anderson: Harbours Inter hope

The 20-year-old midfielder signed for United in 2007 in a switch from Porto, although it appears the Brazilian will be waving goodbye to Old Trafford when his contract expires in four years' time.

"I am thinking about playing in Italy," Anderson told Tuttosport. "Italian football is the best in the world and the most intelligent. Every player wants to play in Serie A, because Italians are the masters of football.

"I really like Inter. I have always liked them from when Ronaldo played there. [Massimo] Moratti has always assembled great teams and Inter can win anything with the players they have.

"I will not hide myself and in future I would love to play for Mourinho at Inter.

"My dream is to be coached by Mourinho."

Anderson's words are likely to see his manager bring out the hairdryer and tell his starlet what he thinks of his ambition.

Mourinho was one of the Ferguson's biggest rivals when Chelsea fought the Red Devils for Premier League superiority during the Portuguese tactician's tenure at Stamford Bridge.

Your Comments

boogieshredder (Tottenham Hotspur fan)

"What a JERK"

stuart84 (Manchester United fan)

"wait a few years and jose will be coach oh united"

Faroese_United (Manchester United fan)

"OK goodbye then!!

Whata waste of money if this is true"

hgd7 (Manchester United fan)

"an £18M flop???? is that why he won the Golden Young football award last week voted by Europe???"

liv4ever (Liverpool fan)

"why would JM and inter want a 18million flop..."

yangguo (Manchester United fan)

"I don't believe this report. If Anderson did say that, it is as good as saying "I am unhappy & want to leave ManU now. Come & get me, Inter!" This is not making any sense since Serie A is dominating European football at the moment. I don't think he is as silly as another Brazillian footballer named "Robin.." who joined a small club from a much bigger club. Let's see the next report before we draw any conclusion."

damndirtyapes86 (Blackburn Rovers fan)

"Good choice!!Inter is the best club to develop your career not man utd!!!"

kotyes (Manchester City fan)

"well, that will put tevez in the pix, "

hoff26.05.1999 (Manchester United fan)

"Must be a fake story."

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