Daniel Osvaldo hopes to remain at Inter after his loan from Southampton expires and “will punish” Celtic in the Europa League.

The striker spoke to Scottish paper the Daily Record ahead of February’s continental clash with the Hoops.

“They talk about their famous atmosphere but it will not intimidate me. If the Celtic fans make it hostile then I will feed off that – and will punish them,” insisted Osvaldo.

Daniel Osvaldo hopes to remain at Inter after his loan from Southampton expires and “will punish” Celtic in the Europa League.

The striker spoke to Scottish paper the Daily Record ahead of February’s continental clash with the Hoops.

“They talk about their famous atmosphere but it will not intimidate me. If the Celtic fans make it hostile then I will feed off that – and will punish them,” insisted Osvaldo.

“Celtic are a big club, but I am sure that we will progress. The first game is in Scotland but we will be looking to win. We want to go back to Italy with the game won and that is possible.

“They will have qualities that we need to look out for, but we believe that we are the superior team.”

Inter are struggling in Serie A this season even with the arrival of Coach Roberto Mancini to replace Walter Mazzarri.

“We know we can be having a better season in Italy, but there is still a long way to go. Three wins and we know we can be in the top four.

“It was not long ago that this club were the champions of Europe. It is so important we get back in the Champions League and the Europa League is a great way we can achieve that.

“Inter are a great club – one of the biggest in Europe – so of course I would like to stay beyond this season.

“For now though I am just concentrating on having a successful season.”

Italy international Osvaldo also reassured Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli that as he deals with the tabloids.

“I won’t pretend I have been an angel throughout my career but a lot of what has been written is not true or there is big exaggeration.

“I know Mario has experienced the same – it is just something you have to deal with.”

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