REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- Japan's most senior player, Yuto Nagatomo, praised the leadership of Erick Thohir when he was president of Inter Milan. The 38-year-old said he was looking forward to meeting his former boss.

After training in Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Senayan Square, Nagatomo told the media on Monday (11/11/2024), Nagatomo said that he had not been in contact with Erick for a long time.

“I don't contact him very often, but I follow his posts on Instagram, and I think we're always connected,” Nagatomo said.

“He's been a very good person since we were together at Inter Milan. I can't wait to see him again,” Nagatomo revealed.

Nagatomo signed to Inter in 2011 and exited in 2018. While Erick came in 2013 and exited in 2018.

Commenting on the Indonesian national team, Nagatomo confirmed that Garuda's squad is growing. “I know it's going to be a very difficult match. As we see here, we have a lot of targets in Indonesia,” he said.

Nagatomo said he was very impressed when he arrived in Indonesia. He felt he had a good reception from the first time he arrived.

“From the first steps I took from the airport, I knew that this country was amazing. I feel very happy to be here and also very happy to play against Indonesia,” Nagatomo said.

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