Recoba to silence critics 2

Alvaro Recoba claims that he will use the new season to finally prove his worth to Italian giants Inter.

"This club is my life and I have no intention of leaving here as a loser," the Uruguayan told the Gazzetta dello Sport. "I want to win back the fans in the new campaign."

The Italian giants confirmed last month that Recoba would remain at the club despite another disappointing season at the San Siro.

His inconsistent performances did lead to claims that President Massimo Moratti would consider selling him.

Especially after his performance in the Champions’ League semi-final against city cousins Milan.

"I really wasn’t in great shape for those two games," added Recoba. "I asked my body to do things but got no answers. In hindsight I should have asked to not start the game."

But Recoba is so committed to the Inter cause that he has agreed to take a substantial pay-cut.

"It was something that I needed to do for Massimo Moratti because he has done so much for me," added the striker.

"I’d already spoken to him about it before I went on holiday. I told him I would play for nothing and would even leave if that was what he wanted."

Moratti replied by stating that the South American was unavailable for transfer despite interest from Spain and England.

[channel4.com]

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Recoba to pen deal

Uruguayan international striker Alvaro Recoba will put pen-to-paper on his new Internazionale contract upon returning from holiday.

The South American agreed a deal with the Giuseppe Meazza side on Friday and will sign on Monday.

The deal, which includes a 30 percent reduction in salary, will keep Recoba tied to Inter until 2008.

While the skilful forward had been linked with a move away from the Serie A side, he always maintained his intention to remain with the Nerazzurri.

Inter official Marco Branca revealed the classy forward was never on the transfer market, despite the speculation regarding his future.

"Recoba has never been put on the market. With regards to the signing, he's always respected the club's policy," said Branca.

[planetfootball.com]