APPIANO GENTILE - Led by Inter Club Tradate, a number of official Nerazzurri supporters' clubs welcomed birthday boy Adriano on his arrival at Angelo Moratti Sports Centre for this morning's training session. The Brazilian, who turns 23 today, greeted the fans, signed autographs and spoke to Inter Channel about the birthday surprise.
Perhaps it's your birthday today?
"Er, yes."
It might not be the Rio carnival, but they have prepared a nice party for you...
"I'm very happy because you can see that the fans are fond of me and this is very important for me. I have to take extra responsibility because Inter is definitely very important for me. Like I have always said to everyone, it's a second home for me, and I hope to finish my career at Inter, which remains in my heart."