Genoa veteran Goran Pandev says he'll always be grateful to former club Inter Milan.

It was the Nerazzurri which first brought Pandev to Italy in 2001.

He said: “I left Macedonia at the age of 18, and the offer from Inter was the decisive factor.

“My club Belasica accepted that offer and I moved to Italy.

“I was aware that I was joining one of the biggest clubs in Europe.

“For me it was a dream coming true and I believed that one day I would play for the first team of Inter.

“I did not get any chance at the beginning, but knowing myself and my determination I knew that one day I would play for the first team.

“I was not considering to give up or to be disappointed, I just knew I had to work harder in order to succeed.

“All the clubs in Italy helped me to advance in my career and to accomplish what I am today.

“I have respected all clubs and I did my best, but if I must choose, Inter is the club that brought me to Italy and I am grateful to them.

“There are two dearest moments in my career: winning the Champions League with Inter and qualifying with Macedonia for Euro 2020."