Iranian international Mehdi Taremi has given his first interview as an Inter player, calling this the “happiest moment” of his life and expressing his readiness to win trophies at San Siro.
The 31-year-old striker joins Inter on a free transfer after his contract with Porto expired. He has signed a four-year deal, running until the summer of 2027.
Taremi described his move to Inter as a dream come true. “I am very happy to be here today. It is a dream come true for me. I feel good and I am very happy. This is the happiest moment of my life,” he said in an interview on Inter’s club website.
He is proud to be the first Iranian to represent Inter at the senior level. “Yes, I was aware of that and I am very proud. I did everything possible to be here today and finally, I succeeded,” he said.
Recognizing Serie A as one of the world’s most prestigious leagues, Taremi is committed to giving his best at Inter. He emphasized his role as a striker, aiming to score goals and provide assists to help the team win matches.
“My job as a forward is to score goals and provide assists. Winning matches is the most important thing for the team. At Inter, a great club, we need to focus on winning as many matches as possible. Success is achieved with the help of everyone: the staff, the players, and the whole club, step by step until the final goal.”
Taremi’s passion for football runs in the family, with both his father and older brother having played professionally. “My father is a football legend in my hometown. I started playing football as a child when I was six years old. He has always supported me and made me what I am today. He always followed me in training. It has been a very beautiful journey for me.”
He revealed his nickname from Porto: “When I was at Porto, they called me ‘Prince of Persia,’ but let’s see.”
In conclusion, Taremi expressed his desire to contribute and celebrate victories with Inter. “I am here to contribute. I would love to celebrate many victories with them from now on, in all the competitions we will play. I promise I will do my best for them and that we will celebrate together.”
Mehdi Taremi shares all his emotions with his first words as an Inter player 🎙️👇#ForzaInter #WelcomeMehdi
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