Nelson Rivas is thrilled with his four-year contract at Inter Milan.

The Colombian defender, who joined the Nerazzurri from River Plate, said yesterday: The Colombian defender, who joined the Nerazzurri from River Plate.

"It's a dream for a young player like me, I will play for the Italian champions. Now my only goal is to do my best to help them win again," added the 25-year-old, who links up with fellow countryman Ivan Cordoba.

"I have spoken with him a lot in this period. He helped me by explained many things and told me I can always count on him.

"It's very important for me to know that coming to Italy I will have a compatriot on the team."