Akanji: My math is good and no one can lie to me when I pay. Hope to win more trophys at Inter Milan

Inter defender Akanji talked about topics such as his childhood life, his math talent, and his love for Inter.

Do you still remember Weisen Dang's root?

This is my city, and although I was not born there, I moved there to live at a very young age. I lived there until I was 19 or 20, and I started playing football there too. I started playing football at the age of 6. I went with my sister and began to imitate my father after seeing him playing football. My father passed on his love for football to me, and this love will always remain in my heart. I don't remember the first game I played there, but I still miss the time I spent with my school friends.

Do you still remember the first trophy you won in your career?

That was my first season with Basel, and we won the double championship in the league and cup. At that time, the whole family came to watch the game, and we defeated Sion 3-0 in Geneva.

How many children do you have?

Three, two sons and a daughter who has just turned one year old.

You are very talented in math

I don't use calculators often, haha, because my math is very good. Elementary school teachers often ask us to play arithmetic competitions, and I performed very well. After that, my math ability continued to improve over time. One benefit of this is that no one can fool me when it comes to paying, but I don't think it helps much on the court.

What does the Swiss national team mean to you?

Playing for the national team is a great honor for me. One of my best moments with the Swiss national team was in the 2021 European Cup 1/8 finals, when Sommer saved the last penalty from France. We were once behind 1-3 in that game, but eventually tied the score and won the penalty shootout. It was an exciting experience.

You have Nigerian descent

Yes, I still have an African eagle tattooed on my arm. Indeed, I played for the Swiss national team and I had to make a choice, but I was proud of being Nigerian since I was a child.

How is your relationship with Sommer?

He was very good and he immediately sent me a message when I came to Inter. He often drives me to train together, we have a good relationship and cooperates with each other.

Now you start a new chapter

I have played at Meacha Stadium in the past and the atmosphere is incredible. My first jersey was Vieri, and although I am not an Inter fan, Inter has always been with me to some extent. I will follow Inter because they have always been one of the best teams in Italy. Even in recent years, I have had contacts with Inter and other clubs. Inter is one of the most successful teams, and you can never predict where your career will go. Now that I am here, I am very happy to win as many championships as possible and be part of the winning roster. I hope to keep improving as a player and as a person, and that is the most important thing for me.

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