Roberto Mancini addressed his Inter Milan players at their traditional Christmas dinner yesterday.
Mancini admits he is excited to be working for Inter again.
"I am happy to have come back home after a few years around Europe," said Mancini at the Christmas dinner.
"I don't know why I returned, but I think I did it for the affection that ties me to this club. It won't be easy, but I thank those people behind the scenes and I tell them the team will do everything to get into the Champions League, not the Europa League.
"We will try our best and I think the lads will give their all: I hope that can be our Christmas present.
"I take this opportunity to wish happy holidays to President Thohir, Moratti and all of you."