Inter Milan President Confirms: ‘The Model Is Different Under Oaktree – Focus On Investing In Young Players’ | OneFootball

Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta has confirmed that Inter Milan intend to focus more on investing in young players under Simone Inzaghi.

The Inter President explained how the model has changed while speaking to The Athletic, via FCInterNews.

It is now a little over a year ago since Oaktree Capital took over as Inter Milan owners.

The North American fund arrived after previous owners Suning defaulted on a large loan.

Oaktree have yet to make any big chances at Inter. On the contrary, they have focused on maintaining the structure already in place behind the scenes.

The thinking has clearly been that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.

The naming of Beppe Marotta as club President was one of the clearest signs of Oaktree’s ideas at Inter.

However, sooner or later, the Nerazzurri owners will have to make decisions about the future.

Inter’s squad is rapidly aging. That is a consequence of the fact that over the last several years, the club have built around veteran players.

Therefore, this summer – and the next few transfer windows after – will have to see Inter bolster their squad with a different profile of player.

Inter have already completed deals for Petar Sucic and – soon – Luis Henrique.

Meanwhile, reports have linked Inter with young players like Ange-Yoan Bonny and Koni De Winter.

Meanwhile, by all accounts Inter’s dream signing this summer would be 20-year-old Como midfielder Nico Paz.

Marotta Confirms: “Inter Focusing More On Young Players Under Oaktree”

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 22: (L-R) CEO Corporate FC Internazionale Alessandro Antonello, Oaktree’s Global Opportunities strategy Managing Director Katherine Ralph, Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe for Oaktree’s Global Opportunities strategy Alejandro Cano, CEO Sport FC Internazionale Giuseppe Marotta attend a meeting between FC Internazionale new owners Oaktree and Club’s Management on May 22, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Guido De Bortoli/Getty Images)

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta explained that “we’re in agreement with Oaktree.”

“First of all, they’ve guaranteed us stability and financial security,” he explained.

“And they’ve created a different model, to implement next season.

“We’ll invest in slightly younger profiles,” detailed the Nerazzurri President detailed.

“They represent a real resource for us. Players with potential, who can be a resource for both the present and the future.”

Meanwhile, Marotta also gave his thoughts on Inter coach Simone Inzaghi. The 49-year-old has guided the Nerazzurri to their second Champions League final in just three years.

“He’s a good coach,” said the Inter President.

“He finds the right motivation for the team. He doesn’t create excessive tension.”

“The team plays a modern style of football,” Marotta went on. “They try to score more goals, rather than just defending.”

“This is a style of football that the fans appreciate, and find entertaining to watch,” the Inter President added.