Zanetti hails Modric ability

Zanetti hails Modric ability

Published Mar. 9, 2011 1:15 p.m. ET

The Italian and European champions are in the market for a new midfielder to replace the ageing Dejan Stankovic at the end of the season and have been linked with Modric. The Croatian star has shone during Tottenham's Champions League campaign, which saw a 10-man Spurs side lose 4-3 at the San Siro before they beat Inter 3-1 at White Hart Lane to top Group A. Modric has another three years to run on his contract so the Nerazzurri would have to splash the cash to land the 25-year-old. But Inter veteran Zanetti believes he has all the qualities to become a success in Serie A. "We faced Modric twice in this season's Champions League and I think he's a great player," he told Sky Sport Italia. "Technically, he brings an interesting dimension. He's also still young. "And I say this even though I prefer to talk about the players who are already here because we are still in the running for all competitions."

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