Inter President Beppe Marotta confirms the Nerazzurri will adopt a different transfer approach this summer, investing in ‘younger profiles who represent a real asset.’
The Nerazzurri are preparing for the 2025 Champions League Final against PSG in Munich.
Marotta, a former Inter CEO who was named club president last year, explained the club’s transfer strategy for the future—and much more—in an interview with The Athletic.
Inter’s 2025 transfer strategy revealed by Marotta
“We have agreed with the new owners, Oaktree, who have first and foremost provided stability and financial security, to create a different model and implement it in the coming season,” Marotta said.
“Investments will be made in slightly younger profiles who represent a real asset, players with potential who are an asset for the present and the future.”
Oaktree took over from Suning last summer, following the Chinese company’s default on its loan to the American asset management firm.
“The owners must have confidence in the management. If you have their confidence, you then must have two traits: one is competence, the other is a work ethic and a corporate culture,” Marotta continued.
“A sense of belonging to something. These values are absolutely essential. It isn’t money that wins things; it’s these aspects.”
One challenge for Inter and all Italian clubs will be to raise revenue in the coming years, and according to Marotta, there are two ways to do so.
“In 20 years, the Premier League has tripled its revenues compared to us,” he explained.
“What Italy lacks most of all is modern stadiums that can generate higher matchday revenues. That is something that could double our income. We took in €80million (this season), and with a new stadium, we think we can double that. Compared to the rest of Europe, this is our biggest handicap. We are last in terms of investment in stadium facilities and infrastructure.
“Another important factor is trying to optimise TV rights sales. Not so much from domestic rights, but foreign rights. Compared to the Premier League, the ratio is 1 to 10.”
Marotta opens up about Champions League Final and Inzaghi
Inter will play their second Champions League Final in three years after losing to Manchester City in 2023.
“Starting in Istanbul, a process began in which the players became aware of how good they are and this in turn made them mature enough to play on the grandest stages, such as a second final (in three years),” commented Marotta.
Simone Inzaghi has received offers from the Saudi Pro League, but Inter are reportedly eager to extend his contract, although he’ll make a final decision about his future only after tomorrow’s final.
“He’s a fine man-manager. He finds the right motivation and does not create excessive tension,” concluded Marotta.
“He plays a modern style of football by trying to score more goals rather than just sitting back and defending, and this is a brand of football people like and find entertaining.”
Looks like these American owners are the same as Milan’s. Good thing Inter has Marotta to manage everything or they’d end up like us.