After enjoying a longer break following his Copa America exertions and making his debut against Galatasaray on Sunday, the experienced centre-back today told the gathered journalists in Brunico: "Mancini was a major factor when I decided to come here. He's a top coach."
The manager was not the only lure of course. The 30-year-old added: "Coming to Inter was an easy decision to make because this is a great club. Just playing here is motivation enough for anyone."