Claudio Ranieri wants Paris Saint-Germain target Thiago Motta to stay at Inter

The 60-year-old coach is keen to hold on to the Brazilian-born Italy international who, according to his agent, has given the green light to a move to the French capital club

By Luis Mira

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Inter coach Claudio Ranieri has insisted that he wants to retain Paris Saint-Germain target Thiago Motta.

The Brazil-born midfielder has set his sights on a move to the Parc des Princes, according to his agent, after finding himself on the fringes of the action at the Serie A giants.

However, PSG have not yet come to an agreement with Inter, who are reluctant to part company with the former Barcelona player.

"I want Motta to stay, but I am sure that other considerations have to be made," Ranieri told a news conference.

"There are only a few days left for the end of the transfer window, we will see."

Inter, who currently sit fourth in the Serie A standings, visit Lecce on Sunday at 15.00CET.
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