Klinsmann represented the Nerazzurri between 1989 and 1992, during which time he scored 34 goals. It was also during this spell that he won the 1990 World Cup with West Germany.

Although Bayern have stuttered through pre-season, losing to Borussia Dortmund and drawing with Cologne, Klinsmann is relishing the last friendly before the season starts on Sunday with the DFB-Pokal.

"Inter is a club with a great image," he told the club's website. "They are one of the top clubs in the world and now they have a coach in Jose Mourinho who has a lot of charisma.

"Added to that is the fact that Inter is a former club of (Bayern chairman) Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and mine and for the fans it is also a big hit to have such a game to start the season off with.

"There is a saying in Italy which says 'once Interista, always Interista'. Inter has a place in my heart.

"It was my first club abroad and I learnt a new language and culture there. I became a fan of Italy and Inter is a special club in Italy which means a great deal to its fans.

"When Karl-Heinz Rummenigge or I go to Italy, we are always spoken to by Inter fans."

Klinsmann is looking forward to seeing how Mourinho's future pans out with Inter.

"I know him from my time as Germany manager as he had Robert Huth with him at Chelsea," explained the 44-year-old.

"I flew to London a few times and we went to eat or have a coffee. I think Jose Mourinho is a fascinating coach who has his own ideas and thoughts.

"When he came to the USA with Chelsea, I had the opportunity of seeing the way he prepares training. He really works well and has everything well planned out.

"He is a tactician, but also a joker and I think that is very important because he emits a lot of joy and enthusiasm.

"I am looking forward to seeing how he manages at Inter. The expectations there, like at FC Bayern, are the highest, but he knows that from his Chelsea days and this is the next step."

Willy Sagnol is back in training for the Bavarians and could figure on Tuesday, but Tim Borowski, Hans-Jorg Butt, Luca Toni and Franck Ribery are all ruled out through injury.

Jose Ernesto Sosa and Breno are at the Olympic Games, but Klinsmann should nevertheless field a team which he intends to use in the DFB-Pokal at the weekend.

The XI will probably include Miroslav Klose and Lukas Podolski in attack.