Sneijder stance saddens Inter

14 June 2011 14:10
Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti has admitted it was upsetting to hear Wesley Sneijder cast doubt over his future at the club.[LNB] The Dutch midfielder stated over the weekend that he could not be certain of staying at Inter beyond the summer, after being linked with a move elsewhere.[LNB]Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are among those to have been credited with an interest and his comments have only served to fuel speculation.[LNB]Sneijder said: "I love Inter with all my heart, but only God will decide where my future lies."[LNB]Moratti has now responded with disappointment, conceding that Sneijder's situation is causing concern.[LNB]Speaking outside his Milan offices, Moratti said: "It was sad to hear those comments."[LNB]Sneijder was brought to Inter by then manager Jose Mourinho in the summer of 2009 and, prior to the weekend, had pledged his commitment to the club.[LNB]While the 27-year-old has now been tipped to depart, Inter have been connected with a move for coach Marcelo Bielsa.[LNB]The Argentine tactician is reportedly a target to replace Leonardo, whose position has come under scrutiny after just six months at the club.[LNB]However, Moratti maintains there is no truth in the stories and has once again given his backing to Leonardo.[LNB]"There has been no contact with Bielsa, I deny everything," Moratti said. "Leonardo is an excellent coach."

Source: Team_Talk