During a chat with the readers of the newspaper, Roberto Mancini almost confirmed the arrival of Podolski, without naming him. " I know him well, it is a world champion, he is possible play in different roles and the German players always succeeded in Italy ", answered the coach of the Inter a question on the first intériste recruit.
Podolski would thus leave Arsenal under the shape of a paying loan. Little used from the beginning of season by Arsène Wenger, the German should benefit from a time of more consequent game in Italy.