Xherdan Shaqiri : Rejected Offers from England - Linked to Everton, Liverpool and Stoke

"I had offers from England and Germany but my wish was to join Inter."
"Juventus was also an option but I wanted Inter."
"I spoke to (Inter coach Roberto) Mancini on the phone and he explained the project to me and it really had an impact."

"The choice was very clear. Moreover, the idea to play in a new league fascinated me."
"I wasn't totally happy at Bayern," he said. "I didn't have much playing time."
"But I've learned a lot at Bayern and I will try to make the most of my time at Inter. I need to play consistently in order to prove how much I'm worth."

"I am hungry for success. I can't wait to get started."
"I want to help Inter return to be at the top in Italy and in Europe. I hope that with this jersey I can return to win titles."

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