Inter want to extend Cristian Chivu contract
Although Cristian Chivu contract expires in the summer of 2012 and Inter were ready to begun negotiations for a new contract only at the end of this season, it seems that they changed their minds and now want to start negotiations in order to not lose the Romanian defender. The new contract would end in 2015.
Cristian Chivu is a key member for Leonardo , as he was played almost every time as left defender. Chivu is a versatile player that can play as a central defender,left defender,defensive midfielder or even left midfielder.
Before moving to Inter Milan Chivu played at Resita, University of Craiova, Ajax Amsterdam and AS Roma.
Cristian Chivu has 30 years and came at Inter Milan in 2007.
Inter Milan is the only Italian team left in European Cups
After all Italian teams who were in Europa League have disappointed, narrowly missing qualification in the latter stages of the competition, came the turn for teams which played in Champions League to disappoint the Italian fans.
Although they were favorites in their matches, Milan and Roma, failed to qualify in the Champions League quarterfinals.They were defeated by Tottenham Hotspur from England and Shakhtar Donetsk from Ukraine.
The only Italian team left in European Cups is Inter Milan. Everybody expects that Inter will save the Italian football from the shame and will qualify for the quarter-finals.
But things would not be so simple for Inter Milan. Although started as the owner of the trophy and also as big favorite for winning the trophy, Inter have disappointed the fans into the knockout round, losing with 1-0 at home against Bayern Munich. Everything will be decided next week in the 2nd leg, where Bayern starts with the first chance, but Italians hope that Inter will go through into quarters.