Mancini admits Prem desire

Roberto Mancini has reiterated his desire to move to The Premiership in the near future.

The Inter chief has long been a fan of the English game, stemming back to his brief stint with Leicester towards the end of his glittering playing career.

Now Mancini is enjoying life at The Giuseppe Meazza with the Nerazzurri and he admits that he is unlikely to manage another Italian side.

"It's true, Inter could well be the last Italian side I'll manage. In fact, I'm pretty sure that's the case," he told Tgcom.

Despite guiding Inter to a position of being one of the top teams in Europe, Mancini has to cope with constant speculation about his job.

"I've been living with reports of other tacticians linked to my job for three years now and have become accustomed to it," he said.

"This is part of the business and all I can do is keep working. Massimo Moratti will make the decision he deems the best, but I know I have to win."

He confirmed his love of The Premiership, adding: "I adore English football and one day would love to have a coaching experience in the Premier League after I tested it out as a player.

"Chelsea would be the ultimate - I could even swap with Mourinho! - but it's too early even to joke about these things."

Meanwhile, Mancini has welcomed a fit Adriano back to the club after he was given a week's rest to help recover full fitness.

"I am happy he's back," he said.

"I saw Adriano and he seemed relaxed, he just needs to train without pressure and rediscover his form.

"He mustn't feel rushed, so I hope he managed to truly take a break during this time away. Inter need him, after all."

Supremo Massimo Moratti added: "He's a really good guy.

"He must find the right form and come back in a good way."

Moratti also confirmed that he wants Portuguese legend Luis Figo to remain with the club after he was linked with a move to Russia.

"I think it would be a good thing if he remains with us," he said.

"He's a humble person and a really big champion. He deserves to remain and I hope he has this idea too."