IM2Stars | Comments from the heroes of the Second Star
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— Apr 22nd 2024Asllani, Darmian, Dimarco, Dumfries, De Vrij and Mkhitaryan gave their thoughts following the derby victory that clinched the Scudetto title
Inter beat AC Milan 2-1 to become Champions of Italy for the 20th time. The Nerazzurri have dominated the league this season, winning the Second Star with five matches to spare. Following this evening's match, several Nerazzurri players gave their thoughts:
“We’ve become one with our fans and fulfilled a dream by winning the Second Star. As an Interista, it’s an incredible feeling. We’re delighted to have won it in this match, which was very important for us. We knew we could rewrite history, and we’ve done exactly that. We really are proud of ourselves. This group has been on an amazing ride.”
Federico Dimarco
“An unforgettable evening; we’ve made history. It’s fantastic to clinch the Scudetto by winning the derby. We were perfect and knew we could finish the job today, and we did everything we could to do so. I’m proud to be part of this group, and now is the time to celebrate with our fans. We want to share the Scudetto with them.”
Henrikh Mkhitaryan
“We’re happy and really wanted it. As an Inter fan, it’s a great feeling on a personal level. I couldn’t have asked for more. These are fantastic moments, and we always appreciate the fans. There are so many emotions involved, and I’m still struggling to take it all in. Winning it in the derby makes it particularly special.”
Kristjan Asllani
“This is a wonderful moment for us: we’ve made history by winning the Scudetto and, above all, the Second Star. It’s been a brilliant season.”
Denzel Dumfries
“We’re very happy and can’t wait to celebrate with our fans. I know the Coach well; we’ve worked together for a long time, and he’s great at what he does. It’s a brilliant feeling to win this Scudetto. ”
Stefan de Vrij
“It’s a special moment. We made a strong start and showed that we’re worthy league winners. Last year, we gained confidence by reaching the Champions League final. This season, meanwhile, we’ve learnt a lot in the league and aimed for consistency, and we’ve ended up having a fantastic campaign. We know how important the strength of the group is; we get on well and have fun. I also hope our supporters have enjoyed themselves this year. I’d also like to congratulate the Coach, who has managed us very well. This is a deserved triumph that we now want to celebrate with all our fans.”
Matteo Darmian