Milito: I want to stay at Inter Milan

Posted Sunday, May 06, 2012 by ESPN

Diego Milito has given Inter a boost ahead of the Derby della Madonnina by revealing that he will remain at the club for as long as he is wanted.

The Argentine endured a difficult 2011 and there were rumours of an impending departure from the club circulating. However, Milito has been in fine goalscoring form since the turn of year and the striker insists that he wants to stay with ther Nerazzuri as long as the club wants him.

"I have always said that I'm happy here," Milito told Rai Sport. "I want to stay, unless off course they want to send me away."

Milito, who scored both goals in Inter Milan's 2010 Champions League final triumph, also believes that there are great things in store for the club with president Massimo Moratti seeking to invest more into the team.

He added on Sky Sport Italia: "I'm happy in Milan. I'm at a great team who are the offspring of a great club and we are already convinced that we will return to being competitive next season.

"The president has always invested in the squad, and not just in terms of passion, to make a great Inter."

The Argentine striker also heaped praise on new manager Andrea Stramaccioni's impact to the team ahead of the Milan derby.

"Stramaccioni's arrival has been very positive,"he said, "With him, we have rediscovered our identity and regained our confidence. Stramaccioni has given us enthusiasm."

"The derby is always important for all of us and for the fans," admitted Milito, "The race for third place has become difficult, but we must forget about Parma and try to win the derby, which is always a lot different and very special, regardless of our respective rankings."

Inter Milan are currently three points adrift of the third and final Champions League spot with two games left to play.