Muntari confirms Inter move
25 Jul 2008 - 09:07:52
Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari has confirmed that he is on the verge of sealing a big-money move to join Italian champions Internazionale.
The 23-year-old Ghana international only joined Pompey a year ago, arriving for £7million from Udinese and went on to score five goals in 33 appearances for the South Coast club.
However, Muntari says he cannot turn down the chance to link up with Inter, having previously seen a possible move to Manchester United fall through.
He told Sky Sports: "There are teams when they come to you, you need to listen to them.
"Harry has developed my game, he has been a father figure to me. I love him and also the Portsmouth fans, but when Inter call you need to listen.
"I have already missed a chance to play for a super team, this time I need to seize it."
Pompey boss Harry Redknapp had earlier said that he was unwilling to allow Muntari to leave Fratton Park, but has now accepted that the lure of the San Siro was too much to resist.
He told The News: "Sulley is a terrific player but, like everything, you have to look at it again if you get a very good offer.
"I want to keep him and would be sorry to lose him but every player has his price. Sometimes an offer is too good to turn down, no matter who the player is.
"I like Sulley, he's a good player. You have got to be a good player to have Inter Milan interested in you, but that's how it is."
