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(ANSA) – MILAN, MAY 17 – After Herrera, Invernizzi and Mourinho, it’s Simone Inzaghi’s turn. The Emilian manager is the fourth manager to take Inter to the Champions League final and after the success against Milan in the semi-finals he is enjoying the moment, after much criticism in recent months. “In the next few days we will realize, for us it was a dream, but we always believed in it. An extraordinary journey, winning a derby in the semi-finals in this way brings satisfaction,” Inzaghi said after the success. “Real Madrid or Manchester City? They are two of the best teams in Europe, the first leg was balanced. I’m happy for us, I’ll watch the game with interest tomorrow.” And then the message for the future: “I also have a contract for next year, evenings like tonight bind you even more to the environment. My staff and I, like the players, work very hard. It was a dream and now it’s coming true, but there is still a final to be played. Inter president Steven Zhang is also celebrating. “Raise the cup? Anything is possible, anything can happen in 90 minutes. We believe in it. Inzaghi will coach Inter for many seasons. I worked with many coaches when I was only 31, Inzaghi is special and he’s the only one who never asked me for players”. Stefano Pioli, on the other hand, has a bitter taste, which did not fail to compliment his Nerazzurri rivals. “Inter played better than us in both games and deserved the final. We missed the first 15 minutes of the first leg. We hoped to do better. We have to finish the season well. It would have been exceptional to reach the final, even if only the winner counts”, the words of the coach of the Rossoneri. And also sponsor Gerry Cardinale, founder and managing partner of RedBird, Milan’s owning fund, congratulated Inter. On behalf of Milan, I would like to congratulate the entire Inter team and their supporters for two well played matches. We wish them the best for the final in Istanbul”. Technical director Paolo Maldini attacks the owners. “The gap with Inter is real, in the last four games there has been no match. Vote for the season? It would be 8. We said it last year: we are not yet structured to fight in two competitions, we told the press and our owners, they know it very well. The return to such a high level must be exploited, also at an economic level, investing to stay in the top four and do well in Italy,” concluded Maldini. (ANSA).