Gosens determined to make an impact on Inter after snubbing Leverkusen

Robin Gosens has revealed he rejected a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen as he was determined to establish himself at Inter.

Due to injuries, Gosens has only made three starts since joining the Nerazzurri from Serie A rivals Atalanta in January.

Leverkusen wanted to sign the wing-back before the transfer window closed earlier this month, but they weren't interested in leaving San Siro.

After a long spell on the sidelines, the Germany international relishes the challenge of making his mark at Inter on their return from the Nations League.

Gosens told Sport1: "I've put a year of suffering behind me and naturally I'm happy to be here again. I see this call-up [to the Germany squad] as a reward for a hard work.

"But the ticket for the World Cup in Qatar is definitely not in my hands yet. I am ready to fight again.

"I am not yet in the state of form I was in in Bergamo when my performances were so good. I am close to it, but at the same time I know that there is still a lot to do. "

He added of a potential move to his homeland: "I spoke on the phone with [Leverkusen sporting director] Simon Rolfes and we had a sincere and open exchange.

"I told him that I hadn't finished at Inter yet and that I would like to fight.

"I feel very good now at Inter. I'm super motivated and happy with the tasks ahead of me. But I'm only satisfied when I'm on the pitch, that's a goal I have with myself.

"I play in a big club in the world and I am happy at Inter. My goal is to impose myself in this big club. Now I have to play three, four, five games in a row."