There are rumours in the peninsula that Portuguese midfielder Maniche is struggling to settle at Inter and wants to return to Atletico Madrid in the summer.
The ex-Chelsea man joined the Nerazzurri on loan from Atletico in January and vowed to fight for a regular first-team place at San Siro.
However, Maniche has rarely been used by Robert Mancini and has just two starts to his name. Nonetheless, he managed to score his debut Serie A goal against Juventus last night.
The fiery international had been expected to encourage a permanent switch in the summer, but he is now likely to seek a new beginning or try to smooth relations with Atletico boss Javier Aguirre.
Luis Figo reportedly played a major role in convincing Maniche to move to Inter, but the veteran star is unsettled at the club after a series of rows with Mancini.
Reports suggest that Figo’s unease has been reflected in his compatriot and that the 30-year-old feels increasingly isolated in the Beneamata camp.
