Valentín Carboni made a noticed return to Inter Milan after a difficult loan to Olympique de Marseille. Expected as a promising nugget, its passage on the canebière was undermined by a serious knee injury after only four appearances, preventing it from truly imposing itself in the Marseille workforce. This mishap could have irreparably slowed down his ascent, but the young Argentinian international was able to show resilience, gradually regaining his sensations in Milan under the leadership of the new coach, Cristian Chivu. Aligned during the Club World Cup organized in the United States, Carboni shone in a thousand lights. Positioned in support of the attackers, he showed an exceptional vision of play, incisive dribbles and an ability to dictate the impressive offensive tempo for his young age. His technical understanding with the team's executives was hailed, as is their tactical maturity. In a few games, he established himself as an indisputable player and one of the revelations of the tournament, attracting the attention of observers around the world.
Coming into play against Urawa Red Diamonds, the Italian-Argentina nugget scored the goal of victory (2-1) in additional time. Cristian Chivu, precisely, seems to have found in carboni a real relay on the ground. Former legend of the club, the Romanian technician puts on a fluid and offensive football, in which Carboni flourishes fully. Its progression, after months of doubt, perfectly embodies the new dynamics which animates the Inter: a changing club, which gives confidence to its talents and built on the basis of a united collective: “I’m talking a lot about Valentin, but I could also talk about Pio Esposito, Luis Henrique and Somino. I'm happy for Valentin because it was his first game after his rimantry injury, he worked hard to recover and I am happy to see him happy“Said the Romanian coach. For Carboni, this resurgence is not just a return: it marks the beginning of a new era.
Carboni, the expected nugget of Chivu!
The Italian press, always demanding with young talents, has been dithyrambic. The main transalpine sports daily newspapers have designated him as the face of the Renaissance Nerazzurra, stressing his decisive influence on the collective game and his ability to make the difference in key moments: “I am very happy with this deserved victory, which we needed to continue dreaming in the World Cup. These months were very difficult for me and I want to dedicate this goal to my family and my partner. What motivates me to continue is simply to play football. I was a little moved when I marked because I suffered a lot. It's a great reward for me, but also for the team». His return to a high level is perceived as a strong symbol of the reconstruction project initiated by Chivu, which relies on youth, technique and a modern game identity. There Gazzetta dello Sport writes the following words on this subject: “In the big heart of Chivu, it is not only Pio (Esposito, editor's note), but also his other darling, Valentin. Especially when he sees the Argentinian scoring, as he had done with the Primavera, champion of Scudetto, driven by the Romanian coach in 2022-23».
The newspaper Tuttosport continues: “He had not played since October, he arrives with personality. He tries too many individuals, but marks the goal of the victory of … bad foot, his right». To expand his rebirth, the native of Buenos Aires does not hesitate to take 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 am here, I can see him more closely, his thirst, his wickedness, beyond the attacker 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 finished ”concluded the number 45 of the Nerazzurri. On the sidelines of its sparkling performances during the Club World Cup, Valentín Carboni symbolizes the renewal of Inter Milan at a pivotal moment in its history. His return to the forefront after a season weighed down by injuries and doubts is also a mental victory, praised by the staff and his teammates. Still far from its ceiling, but already essential, it seems determined to inscribe its name over the duration of San Siro side. With Chivu on the bench and carboni on the ground, the Inter dream again.
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