Samir Handanovic said he has left Inter as a youth coach after disagreements over taking charge of the Primavera, and said he dreams of managing Inter one day. The former goalkeeper and captain also said he is now ready to take charge of a first team.
Departure from Inter youth setup
GOAL reported that Handanovic has left Inter as a youth coach, following disagreements over the summer about the move from the Under teams to the Primavera.
Handanovic said: "What happened? I was supposed to take charge of the Primavera, but we couldn't agree on certain things, including the relationship with the Under-23s, so we parted ways without any ill feeling. I want to follow my own path, make an impact and make decisions. I'm now ready to take charge of a first team. I earned my UEFA Pro licence with a thesis on the evolution of the goalkeeper in the modern game."
Options after leaving as a player
Handanovic said: "Last team after leaving Inter? De Zerbi wanted me at Brighton. I would have liked to see him work up close, even as second-choice goalkeeper. There were talks with Italiano's Fiorentina, but nothing came of them. I'd like to return to Udine as a manager."
Coaching ambition
Handanovic said: "I dream of managing Inter. But one thing at a time. For now, I study the clubs I like: Fabregas's Como, Barcelona. I like achieving results through the way a team play. I love the 4-3-3 and its variations, but formations don't matter; ideas do."
