Mateo Kovacic's exit may have hampered Inter's preparations for the new Serie A season but Stevan Jovetic cannot wait to get started.
Roberto Mancini's new-look Inter get its Serie A campaign under way against Atalanta on Sunday but must do so without Mateo Kovacic.
Croatia international Kovacic completed his move to Real Madrid on Tuesday, with his departure somewhat dampening the mood at San Siro after what had been a positive summer of rebuilding.
Inter has not claimed the Scudetto since 2010 but signings such as Miranda, Martin Montoya, Geoffrey Kondogbia and Stevan Jovetic have bolstered hopes that Mancini's side can challenge Juventus' dominance this season.