Rafinha is ‘really happy’ at Inter and would stay even without Champions League football, according to his father.
Rafinha has grown into a key player for Inter since arriving on loan from Barcelona in January, and Mazinho – a former Serie A midfielder – believes the Nerazzurri are the ideal club for his son.
“Everything depends on what Inter want to do,” he told FCInterNews.
Rafinha is ‘really happy’ at Inter and would stay even without Champions League football, according to his father.
Rafinha has grown into a key player for Inter since arriving on loan from Barcelona in January, and Mazinho – a former Serie A midfielder – believes the Nerazzurri are the ideal club for his son.
“Everything depends on what Inter want to do,” he told FCInterNews.
“Whether they qualify for the Europa League or Champions League is irrelevant. For me, it makes sense for the Nerazzurri to keep such an important player like Rafa.
“He is young and has a big future ahead of him. All of us are happy in Milan at the moment, but we must wait.
“Does he want to stay? Absolutely. We’re very happy at Inter. The team are giving value to his football.
“He’s learning and he feels very well in this group, so he wants to stay where he is.
“I’ll have to go to Milan to find out the Nerazzurri's ideas and interact with all the parties involved.
“Talks with Barca? Not yet because I still have to learn the Nerazzurri’s intentions regarding Rafinha.
“If Inter asked us to wait? In that case, everything would depend on Barcelona. We’d look for the best option for Rafa.
“At the moment it’s Inter, and that’s why we’ll try to stay there. They’re a great club and Milan is beautiful city. I repeat, we’re all really happy here.”