Samir Handanovic gave an interview to La Repubblica before the derby, in which he revisited the reasons for his farewell to Inter in June and expressed his desire to return in the future. The former goalkeeper, who for the last season had been coach of the Nerazzurri youth team, explained that the decision to leave the club was motivated by the fact that "I had to join the Primavera", but that he had not found himself in agreement with the management on some issues, including the relationship with the Under 23s. He specified that the separation occurred "without controversy", and that he now intends to follow his own path, "to influence and decide" for his career.
Handanovic also announced that he has obtained the UEFA Pro license, with a thesis focused on the evolution of the role of the goalkeeper in modern football. His main objective, according to him, is to lead Inter, but he underlined that "one thing at a time". He is currently studying the clubs that inspire him, including RubénFàbregas' Como and Barcelona, and is focusing on achieving results through play. He stated that he appreciated the 4‑3‑3 and its variations, but reiterated that "modules don't count, ideas count."
In speaking about his experiences with Inter's youth teams, Handanovic highlighted how much he learned from the young players, underlining the importance of being an educator and psychologist. “Boys are sponges,” he said, and acknowledged that football is not just about money. His experience with young people has taught him to manage emotions and understand the needs of growing players.
For now, Handanovic is ready to focus on a first team, but has not ruled out the possibility of returning to Inter in the future. His professional path is moving towards managing high-level teams, with the hope of bringing his tactical vision and experience to the Nerazzurri club. The immediate future remains uncertain, but the former goalkeeper has shown that he has a clear vision of his role and his ambitions, leaving open the possibility of a return to the club that shaped his career.