Adriano: He rejected Chelsea for his return to Inter Milan, but his father was unable to focus on playing football after his father passed away

Former Inter Milan star Adriano talked about his many past events in his Inter Milan career and the scene when he learned about joining Inter Milan in an exclusive interview with Luca Tony's program "Fenomeni".

How do you feel when you first arrived at Inter Milan?

"At Inter training base, the first person I met was Vieri, and I greeted him. To me, a young man, it was like a dream come true."

Talking about your free kick in the friendly match between Bernabeu and Real Madrid.

"We trained once before going to Madrid. Seeing that I had a strong shot, Sidorf told me that he would come to practice free kicks with him. He was a little scared when he saw my shot. I just got into the team, so I didn't get the penalty. Sidorf came over and said to me, 'You come and kick'. The ball went in. I couldn't believe it myself. It was exciting enough to play at the Bernabeu."

Is Ronaldo like your big brother?

"Yes, yes. He hugged me after I scored. Later I went to his house and he treated me warmly. I always admire Ronaldo. Now when talking about this, I still get goosebumps and I am very excited."

What is the experience of training with Ronaldo?

"Just like going to school, after training, he will tell me what places need to be improved. He is a very kind-hearted and charming person. We don't meet much now, but we will contact each other occasionally."

After Inter Milan's chances decreased, did you want to stay at that time?

"This is right for me, I didn't know Italian football at the time and needed to learn. I stayed in Fiorentina for six months, thank God, I scored some goals against the strong team. But unfortunately, the team was relegated later and I went to Parma."

How to deal with the Italian defenders?

"I expected them to be tough and not so tight in Brazil. In Serie A, two or three people often surround me, so I played harder. But then everything was fine."

In Inter's "King" era

" My mind was completely different from when I first went to Inter. Although I had not reached 100%, I already knew what to do in 80%. I chose to return without hesitation, and Chelsea wanted me at the time. But I said no, I wanted to go back to Inter because it was Inter that brought me to my mind. Italy. I think this is right, and now I almost burst into tears when I think about it. Morati always says he is my second father and he treats me very well. The club makes me feel like an important player and let me learn and grow through loans. These are things you can't forget, so I am very grateful to them. I never thought that one day people would call me 'king', and I called my mom to ask her if she had heard of it. Now every time I go back, not only Inter fans, but all fans call me 'king'."

Inter fans love you unconditionally from the beginning.

"I always do my job well and treat everyone well on and off the court. I always try to keep a smile."

At Inter Milan, who is your best friend?

"Stankovic, I often chat with him. He is a very good person, we have a good relationship. We understand each other and I can see when he was in a bad state. Cordoba is like my brother too."

In the Milan derby, you headed the ball and scored the 3-2 win goal.

"Tavieri stood there, I rushed up, so I jumped higher. It felt so wonderful, I had never seen such a scene before. Milan Derby was unparalleled in the world, and it felt like the heart was about to explode."

What kind of coach is Mancini?

"We had normal disputes, and I didn't understand what he asked me for. But he was a great coach and often asked me to communicate. I also learned a lot from him. I thought he was targeting me at one time, but it was not the case. Later I understood."

You terminated your contract with Inter Milan in 2009.

"My father passed away and I was completely out of playing football. At first I didn't miss him that much, and it took a year before I really realized he was leaving. When I called home but no one answered... From then on, I became another person. I had a deep relationship with my parents."

Who helped you in Milan?

"Only my cousin, no one else. He is the only one who stays with me even when I go out for a walk or chat."

So, why did you leave Inter Milan in the end?

"My mind was completely confused. I felt it was not appropriate to stay here. Later I was called up by the Brazilian national team and never came back. My teammates and Mourinho knew I would do this. I failed to adjust my mindset, which was completely my fault. I kept saying that, when my family passed away, people would do this. I couldn't focus 100% on football, and my condition was getting worse day by day. Inter and Morati kept trying to help me, but I refused. It was me wrong. When I was in depression, Inter wanted to arrange for me to go to a professional institution for treatment, but I didn't go because I didn't think it was necessary. When you were in that situation, you felt that everything was normal, but it was this idea that was wrong. I missed my family and I had to leave there. I didn't touch the ball for two months. The team cared about me and I didn't want them to see that I looked like."

Morati said to you?

"I don't want to take advantage of this situation. I said to them, 'Although I'm fined me, I really can't adjust my mindset.' It's my luck to have a chairman like Morati. He was very sad to see me so depressed. He understood how difficult it was for me to lose my father. I felt very happy to be able to play for Inter Milan and have a chairman like him. Some people in the club want to 'kill me', but Morati called and said, let me go now."