Inter expect Maicon to stay

Inter Milan are confident Maicon will stay at the San Siro despite interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs.

The 28-year-old Brazil wing-back has been linked with Real Madrid and Chelsea but Inter president Massimo Moratti believes it is just paper talk.

"I believe Maicon will remain at Inter," he said. "The player has not made any demands to us.

"Some of the comments that have come out have come directly from agents."

Maicon joined Inter in 2006 and was sensational for the Italian champions last season, scoring four goals in 27 league starts.

The defender is under contract with the Nerazzurri through June 2013.