Valentin Carboni has made a remarkable return to Inter Milan after a difficult loan spell at Olympique de Marseille. Expected to be a promising prospect, his time at the Canebière was hampered by a serious knee injury after just four appearances, preventing him from truly establishing himself in the Marseille squad. This mishap could have irreparably halted his rise, but the young Argentinian international has shown resilience, gradually finding his feet in Milan under the guidance of new coach Cristian Chivu. Playing for the Club World Cup in the United States, Carboni shone brilliantly. Positioned in support of the forwards, he displayed exceptional vision, incisive dribbling, and an impressive ability to dictate the attacking tempo for his young age. His technical understanding with the team's senior players was praised, as was his tactical maturity. In just a few matches, he established himself as an indisputable player and one of the revelations of the tournament, attracting the attention of observers from all over the world.
Coming into the game against Urawa Red Diamonds, the Italian-Argentine star scored the winning goal (2-1) in added time. Cristian Chivu, in fact, seems to have found in Carboni a true relay on the pitch. A former club legend, the Romanian coach focuses on fluid and attacking football, in which Carboni is thriving. His progression, after months of doubt, perfectly embodies the new dynamic driving Inter: a club in transformation, which is restoring confidence in its talents and building on the foundation of a united collective: " I talk a lot about Valentin, but I could also talk about Pio Esposito, Luis Henrique, and Sucic. I'm happy for Valentin because it was his first match after his cruciate ligament injury, he worked hard to recover, and I'm happy to see him happy ," said the Romanian coach. For Carboni, this resurgence is not just a simple return: it marks the beginning of a new era.
Carboni, the long-awaited gem from Chivu!
The Italian press, always demanding of young talent, was effusive. The main Italian sports dailies hailed him as the face of the Nerazzurri renaissance, highlighting his decisive influence on the team and his ability to make the difference in key moments: " I am very happy with this deserved victory, which we needed to continue dreaming of the World Cup. These months have been very difficult for me and I want to dedicate this goal to my family and my partner. What motivates me to continue is simply playing football. I was a little emotional when I scored, because I suffered a lot. It's a great reward for me, but also for the team ." His return to a high level is seen as a strong symbol of the reconstruction project initiated by Chivu, which focuses on youth, technique and a modern playing identity. La Gazzetta dello Sport wrote the following on this subject: " In Chivu's big heart, there is not only Pio (Esposito, editor's note), but also his other favorite, Valentin. Even more so when he sees the Argentinian score, as he did with the Primavera, Scudetto champion, coached by the Romanian coach in 2022-23 ."
Tuttosport newspaper continues: " He hadn't played since October, he arrives with personality. He tries too many individualities, but scores the winning goal with the... wrong foot, his right ." To flesh out his rebirth, the Buenos Aires native does not hesitate to use his compatriot and captain Lautaro Martinez as an example to follow. Their connection has already been felt: "Lautaro is an example and now that I'm here, I can see him more closely, his thirst, his viciousness, beyond the striker that he is. I try to follow his mentality. My goal for the World Cup is to train. I continue my recovery, which is not yet complete," concluded the Nerazzurri number 45. In addition to his sparkling performances at the Club World Cup, ValentÃn Carboni symbolizes the renewal of Inter Milan at a pivotal moment in its history. His return to the forefront after a season plagued by injuries and doubts is also a mental victory, hailed by the coaching staff and his teammates. Still far from his peak, but already essential, he seems determined to make his mark on the San Siro for the long term. With Chivu on the bench and Carboni on the pitch, Inter are dreaming big again.
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