Inter legend and vice president Javier Zanetti expressed his surprise and delight at the club’s recent announcement that his famous number four shirt will be retired
The Argentine was speaking ahead of the May 4 ‘Zanetti and Friends’ match at the San Siro that will be held for the PUPI Foundation, and while the 41-year-old admitted he was happy to receive word on the retiring of his number, he was looking forward to the star studded affair in the name of charity.
“I didn’t expect to have my number four shirt retired,” he told reporters at the unveiling of the event at the Palazzo Marino.
“I want to thank president [Erick Thohir] and the Inter family who have also shown my affection. I am really looking forward to this match next Monday, most of all for my foundation.
“There will be a lot of stars, like former AC Milan captain Franco Baresi.
“As soon as they asked me to organize this friendly I said yes, I can’t wait to return to play at the San Siro.”
