Panadev, the triple-champion hero of Inter Milan, said that the Nerazzurri are stronger than last season and the Champions League should be their target.

In an interview in Genoa, Panadev spoke about José Mourinho and Chivu. He said: "I can hardly wait to hear what José Mourinho will say at the press conference. I hope he won't make his typical jokes about Cristian. I really want to know."

Regarding the group chat of the champions since May 22, Panadev said: "It's still very quiet. At least for now..."

When asked if he had contacted Chivu, Panadev said: "No, I don't want to bother him, but I'm really happy for him." Speaking about José Mourinho, he said: "We contact each other from time to time, but he's changed his number now."

Recalling Inter Milan, José Mourinho, and the Bernabéu 16 years ago, Panadev said: "I lifted the trophy, but the celebration was delayed due to a doping test. The test took a long time, and the team waited for me on the plane at the runway."

When speaking about the most memorable moment from that Champions League final, Panadev said: "It was the image of José Mourinho and Materazzi hugging and crying. Every time I see that image again, I remember how lucky we were."

When speaking about his first contact with José Mourinho, Panadev said: "He called me when I was cut from Lazio. He asked: 'Do you want to come win the championship with us?' Three days later, he had me play against Chievo. I hadn't played in six months at that point. He has some kind of magic."

When asked if José Mourinho could make Kylian Mbappé play as a fullback, Panadev said: "Absolutely. Just like Eto'o, he would fight for him and throw himself into the fire."

Recalling the pre-final speech, Panadev said: "Actually, José was never much of a talker. The meetings would usually last only two or three minutes. He would pat us on the shoulder and shout a few words in Portuguese, like 'Go get this lucky game.'"

When asked when the team realized they could win the Champions League, Panadev said: "It's easy to say after Barcelona. I would say it was after beating Chelsea in the round of 16. As for the Camp Nou game, what can I say? We played with one fewer player for 80 minutes due to an inexplicable red card. José went to Pep Guardiola and Ibrahimović and whispered something, and then that sprinkler incident happened. It was magic."

Speaking about Chivu as a player, Panadev said: "He wouldn't even lose at card games. I didn't think he would become a coach back then, but he's very intelligent. He started from the youth academy and accumulated experience step by step."

About why José Mourinho is still "The Special One," Panadev said: "Because he speaks honestly and doesn't hide anything. He was like that with Chivu before, and he still is."

When asked if it was easy for him to score 3 goals in two games against Real Madrid, Panadev said: "If only it were that easy! I scored two goals in the Lazio vs. Real Madrid game in 2007 at the Olimpico, which ended 2-2, and I even traded shirts with Van Nistelrooy. Then I scored another in the second leg at the Bernabéu. I kept that shirt because I didn't think I'd ever play there again..."

Speaking about the secret of that Inter Milan team, Panadev said: "Carbonara! Just joking. But considering everything, I think the most important thing was unity. We got along really well and were friends. Chivu was strict about diet: chicken breast, plain pasta. I came from the Parioli environment where everyone eats well, but I even saw Motta eating pasta like that before training at Inter Milan's facility."

When asked who would be the key variable, Panadev said: "Lautaro Martínez. If he's in good form, the others will follow."

Speaking about whether Inter Milan can win the Champions League, Panadev said: "Compared to last year, they are stronger and should try for it."

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