Brazilian defender Felipe believes that the greatest challenge of his career lies ahead of him after joining Inter until the end of the season.

The 30-year-old signed a four-month deal with Inter last week after terminating his contract with crisis-club Parma in January due to a dispute over unpaid wages.

Felipe is eager to make the desired impact at Inter in a bid to extend his stay past this summer.

“This is a great opportunity for me,” Felipe said.

“Inter is a big club, with a lot of history. I want to prove my worth and make the most of this opportunity. It’s a big challenge.”

Felipe appears to have put behind him a difficult spell with Parma, who are on the brink of bankruptcy and have not paid their players or staff since last summer.

Moreover, the Gialloblu have endured a dismal campaign and lie at the foot of the Serie A standings with just three wins so far.

“This team have welcomed me with open arms and I didn’t expect that,” Felipe said of Inter. “It has really helped me after what happened at Parma.

“They have made me feel a member of the team since day one.”