Inter To Use Maradona As Bait For Aguero - Report

Diego Maradona’s relationship with Massimo Moratti and his potential move to San Siro as an assistant coach could pave the way for Atletico star Sergio Kun Aguero to follow in his father-in-law’s footsteps, According to La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

Sep 20, 2008 10:24:51 AM

Sergio Aguero - Atletico-Schalke (Marca)

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Reports in Italy suggest that the Argentine legend will join the Nerazzurri as a member of the team’s coaching staff.

Salvatore Bagni, who is the intermediary between Moratti and Maradona, believes that El Pibe De Or is ready to sign for Inter as soon as possible.

This has lead to rife speculation that the 1986 World Cup winner will be used to convince Aguero to swap the Vicente Calderon for San Siro.

“There is a great feeling between Maradona and Moratti. The impact was excellent and Maradona is happy with what the Inter chief said about him,” Bagni told La Gazzetta Dello Sport.

“Diego is currently in Buenos Aires and he will return to Italy in November but if Inter needed him now, he would fly over straight away.”

Inter are keen on the Atletico hit-man and they tried to swoop for him in the summer when Nerazzurri director Marco Branca bid €25m plus Dejan Stankovic but the La Liga side was having none of it.

The Colchoneros have put a €55m release clause in ‘Kun’s’ contract which expires in 2012.

However, Inter’s plan is to get Maradona to convince his son-in-law to part-company with Atletico should Moratti hire him.

Salvatore Landolina