Javier Zanetti

There are surprise reports Jose Mourinho has offered Inter legend Javier Zanetti a one-year contract at Chelsea.

The Argentine right-back will turn 41 in August and has been at San Siro since 1995, becoming the first buy of patron Massimo Moratti’s reign.

Zanetti has repeatedly said he wishes to remain at Inter for life, even after he hangs up his boots.

However, according to Sky Sport Italia this evening, Mourinho is eager to tempt him into one final playing experience.

Mou won the Treble at Inter with Zanetti as his captain in 2010 and is prepared to offer him a one-year contract at Chelsea from June 2014.

It would also include the option to then become Mourinho’s transfer market strategist after he quits football.

Pupi’s current deal with the Nerazzurri expires in June and he has not yet worked out a renewal, nor decided whether he’ll retire at the end of the season.

He does not seem intent on calling it a day after returning faster than expected from a ruptured Achilles tendon in November, to date the only really serious injury of his career.

However, Zanetti is not part of Walter Mazzarri’s plans and is reportedly ready to discuss the Mourinho offer with President Erick Thohir.

Would you guys feel ok with him leaving?

yes, surely, because to be fair he is finished . Legend of course , he was something of amazing  but it is useless to look at past , it must be his last year with Inter.
1973.
Even Mazzarri, the old players 's  lover, prefers Kuzmanovic to him.

p.s. I  think the rumour about the Chelsea is a hoax...

id rather not see him play for another team, bu if he thinks he has more gas in the tank then i respect his wish to play on

Javier Zanetti has rubbished suggestions that he will leave Inter at the end of the season for Chelsea.

Reports in the British Press earlier on Friday claimed that the 40-year-old would join Jose Mourinho’s side in the summer for a player-Coach role.

However, the Argentine veteran has insisted that that is not the case, despite his great rapport with the Portuguese tactician.

“Honestly, I have a great rapport with Mourinho,” he told Inter Channel.

“We hear from each other frequently, but we’ve never discussed these things. I believe the Inter fans know how I feel about this shirt. I’ve always stressed that this club is my life and my home.

“And it’s my desire to stay here. I don’t need to add anything else.”

Zanetti then commented on his peripheral role in Walter Mazzarri’s team this season.

“Ever since I’ve been a player I’ve believed there are two possibilities - you either play from the opening whistle or you’re on the bench and able to come on.

“I have a lot of respect for the oach’s choices and the work my team-mates do. And I believe to be part of a group at a big club you have to think that way.

“I’m waiting for my moment. I feel good, and the most important thing is that I’m able to do my part when my time comes.

“But I feel that everything is going the right way. What counts most now is that Inter can manage to give their all in these remaining 14 games, and we hope we can get to Europe, which is something important for everyone

The defender concluded by remarking on this weekend’s game with Cagliari.

“We have to keep doing what we did in the last two matches, which we deservedly won.

“This consistency also comes from those kinds of things. We know there are still 14 games left. We have to give our all in order to earn as many points as we can.”

Thohir out Zanetti in

The only way to prosperity tbh

Swanhends wrote:Thohir out Zanetti in

The only way to prosperity tbh

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You are ironic, I hope   

Zanetti wrote:“And it’s my desire to stay here. I don’t need to add anything else.”

This made me feel so proud he is our captain   

If he ever changes his mind he can leave with a clear conscience as far as i'm concerned.

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Fantastic. I had already seen it but I have done it again .


Gracias Javier, an absolute legend, we will talk of you to future Intersti , we 've been so lucky to see you playing, as Interisti in 60'-70' were for Facchetti.

it would be really unwise not to pay tribute and respect to zanetti by milan fan like inter fans had done to maldini. absolute legend, and always forever green, just like maldini, i salute u zanetti m(_ _)m

Henry just signed up on twitter  

Ryan Giggs and Zanetti had a conversation today over Inter and United's official twitter accounts Legends

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2126620-retired-legends-ryan-giggs-javier-zanetti-have-a-chat-over-twitter?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-UK

I knew it , two great legends, it was fantastic

Giggs and Zanetti have always had great respect each other

I read the whole thing on Twitter. Nothing but respect and admiration for these 2 true legends of the game.

Imagine sitting next to them.

It would be incredible.

Mind blown