Inter defender Davide Santon insists that the Nerazzurri are heading to Celtic to win, explaining they view the Europa League as a vital competition.

Santon's side take on Ronny Deila's men at Celtic Park in the first leg of their last 32 Europa League tie on Thursday and the full-back, who is on loan at the Italian club from Newcastle United, says winning will be the name of the game for the Serie A side, despite the two-legged nature of the contest.




Santon told the club's in-house Inter Channel: "It is an important game for us and our season.

 


"We want to try to win it and get to the end of the competition.

"It will be an important game against a great team."

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Roberto Mancini's Inter have recently hit form and have won their last two successive Serie A games, arresting a run of three consecutive defeats.

The Nerazzurri warmed up for their trip to Scotland by beating Atalanta 4-1 at the weekend.

Inter are eyeing winning the Europa League to provide a route into next season's Champions League, being well off the top three spots in Serie A.

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