Mancini expects Figo arrival

Inter boss Roberto Mancini insists it is just a matter of time before Luis Figo arrives from Real Madrid.

The Portuguese winger has been linked with the Nerazzurri and a move to the San Siro now seems inevitable.

"Nobody can doubt his ability as a footballer but it is also clear that you need time to sign a player of his quality," Mancini told Studio Sport on Friday afternoon.

Figo, who has just one year left on his Real contract, is expected to arrive on a free transfer after a move to Liverpool collapsed.

"I’m very happy with the base of the team that I already have here," continued Mancio. "The club have worked well and that will continue in the future.

"There are three trophies up for grabs next term, four including the Italian Super Cup (against Juventus on August 20).

"We will start the season as we did last term, looking to do well and better than the previous campaign."

It is widely accepted that the Coppa Italia winners still require a central defender, but the tactician wouldn’t give too much away when asked about Walter Samuel of Real and Roma’s Cristian Chivu.

"Samuel or Chivu? They are two great players who would be useful," he said. "We’ll have to wait and see what happens."

Mancini was also inevitably asked about Christian Vieri’s decision to quit the Nerazzurri for city rivals Milan.

"I wish him all the best," he stated. "I had no kind of problem with Christian and he always behaved well with me.

"He played well last term but roads do sometimes split in this game
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