Barcelona didn't force me to join Inter, insists Montoya

Reports have claimed that the right-back did not want to leave the Spanish champions but the defender insists that he welcomed his move to San Siro

Martin Montoya admits he found it difficult to leave Barcelona but insists he did not join Inter against his will.

The 24-year-old has arrived at San Siro on a two-year loan deal but Inter retain the right to make the transfer permanent in 2017.

Reports have suggested that Montoya was happy in Catalunya and did not want to move to Milan but the right-back is adamant that he was not forced to make the switch.

"The rumours that came out were untrue," the Spaniard told reporters at his official unveiling as an Inter player on Wednesday.

"It was a little difficult to leave Barcelona, which has been my home for 15 years.

"But I'm here, fully convinced and happy. I want to play a lot and in the Inter jersey.

"I didn't play so much last season at Barca and this didn't please me."

Montoya is also confident that he can quickly secure a regular place in Roberto Mancini's starting line-up.

"Being in Milan and Italy, I don't believe that it will be that different to La Liga," he added.

"In Italy, there's more attention to tactics but I believe that we will play the kind of offensive football we play in Spain.

"I'm inspired by fast and powerful players like Maicon and Dani Alves. I'm very offensive and I enjoy this kind of football.

"The competition for places will not be a problem for me. There were a lot of full-backs at Barca, too.

"The coach will watch training and the games, and then make the best choice for Inter."