Inter flop Ricardo Quaresma prepares for his Chelsea debut and maintains he did nothing wrong in his time at San Siro.
"I'm not unhappy or regretful that I went to Inter. Things happen sometimes that you can't control. Each Coach has their own options and ideas and you have to respect that.”
The Portuguese winger was a huge £20m summer signing from Porto, but made just 13 appearances and became a target for abuse by the home fans.
"You get criticism everywhere. Some people like you and some people don't. It is natural in life and in football,” he said at his presentation after the loan move to Chelsea.
"I don't care about that. What I care about is working hard to show my qualities. These things happen in football. Players can't really prove or show anything if they don't have the opportunities to play.
"I'm very happy that I have that opportunity now. Mr [Felipe] Scolari gives you lots of confidence.”
Quaresma’s six-month stint with the Nerazzurri was a particular surprise because he had been brought in on the express demands of Jose Mourinho.
"I heard from Mr Mourinho that Inter were thinking about loaning me to a club. When I heard about Chelsea I didn't think twice,” continued the 25-year-old.
"Chelsea was my first choice, especially when I heard Mr Scolari was interested in me because I knew I would have an opportunity to show my game.
"I don't think I have to prove anything to anybody. All I think about is to work hard and show my best qualities on the pitch. I want to help Chelsea achieve their goals.”
Quaresma is set for his Premiership debut against Hull at Stamford Bridge this afternoon.
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