Akanji: I like Inter Milan very much, it’s up to them whether I can stay or not

In a game of this round of Serie A, Inter Milan defeated Verona 2-1 away from home. After the game, Inter Milan central defender Akanji accepted an interview with the media.

- How important is it to win a game like this?

The most important thing is to win. It was a tough battle today, but we finally got three points. This is the key.

——How is your integration?

The competition for the league championship is as fierce as I expected. I try my best to use my strengths to help the team. I love this club, the coaches and the staff and I'm very happy here.

- Today you played as a central defender: do you prefer to play there or as a right central defender? Also, I heard that you like the NFL very much. Is this true?

I have always played as a right center back. If we control the game on the right, I can participate more actively in the attack; while in the center, the work content will be different, and I need to control the rhythm of the game more and mark the opponent's forward.

Yes, I am indeed a huge fan of the NFL.

——Has Inter Milan decided your future?

We'll see what happens at the end of the season. I'm just focused on doing my best on the court and whether Inter decide to keep me or not, that depends on the club. They seem pretty happy with me, but we'll see, nothing has been decided yet.