Shareholders' Meeting: President Marotta's press conference | OneFootball

Can you give us an update on the recently concluded Shareholders' Meeting? "We carried out the work in an atmosphere of great affection and calm. Amendments were made to some articles in the Articles of Association. Furthermore, the entry of three people into the Board of Directors was ratified: Max Catanese, our Chief of Staff, and two important figures, namely Claudia D'Arpizio and Diego Gigliani. They've been appointed on the recommendation of the Ownership to provide further expertise and professionalism as we look to achieve our objectives."

Now that Inter are at the top of the table, what is the approach to the Napoli match going to be? Who is under more pressure now?" "This is a transitional moment; there are still many points up for grabs from now until the end of the season. Our team are leading the way in Italy right now: we're first in the league and the only Italian team still in the running in the Champions League. Furthermore, we're still in the Coppa Italia. This is a source of pride for us, and these are our objectives. This season one of the most balanced in recent years. There are three teams that are strong contenders, and it'll be an exciting finish to the season. In keeping with our DNA, our aim is to play a leading role until the end."

In recent years, we've seen Inter make targeted signings. Given the competition, can we expect to see a more aggressive approach in the future? "We can’t speak of a revolution. We're proud of the work done by the entire group. Over the years, we've always added important pieces. We've built a solid core of Italians, and then we’ve sought professionals who could add experience. We're already focused on the future, monitoring situations. Contrary to the criticism we’ve received, the fact we maintained almost the entire squad heading into the current season means that we worked well, and we're confident in the additions we’ve made. Our guiding model will be slightly adjusted: the ownership's philosophy is to invest in young players who will not only be valuable assets for the future but also provide immediate value to the team on a technical level."

Can investments be made in young players without letting members of the squad go?" "I've come to realise that all Italian clubs can't avoid player trading, in other words making the most of the right profits to achieve economic and financial sustainability. We can invest and aren't in a position where we're forced to sell, but we can't exclude some outgoing operations as we look to place the right amount of importance on the future squad and balance the numbers from a financial perspective."

What will be different moving forward? "We shouldn't expect some kind of revolution. The average age in Europe has decreased, so it’s logical and right for us to head in that direction as well. Our more experienced players won’t be excluded, quite the opposite. They’ve played a fundamental role in our triumphs, so we’ll evaluate all positions. Changing our model doesn’t change our goals. Winning is in our DNA, and we'll participate in all competitions with the aim of going very far. Being ambitious doesn't mean we're arrogant, but there is self-confidence following everything we've achieved. We're building on what we've done."

Does the new transfer market model involve any risks? "It won’t be a radical change, but it does change the approach to the transfer market a bit. In recent years, we've relied on free agents, but we will make a few key signings, and some ideas are already being worked on. The way to rejuvenate the squad is to make investments. We want to add value to the squad and the Club. Oaktree has given us this opportunity: we'll work in harmony with the ownership, also aware that the current squad would be competitive next season, too."

Is it right to demand a high standard of refereeing? "Our Club does not publicly comment on the work of referees because the referee's role is a difficult one. There have been occasions where there has been confusion, and this is related to the protocol for using VAR. I'm in favour of technology, but it should still align with the referee's subjectivity. There's a need for improvement in the use of the protocol. All of this will be addressed at the end of the season."

What is the status of the Under 23 project? "I can officially say that we're putting together the model for our Under-23 team. We'll submit the application to the federation, and there shouldn’t be any issues with that. That means from the 2025/26 season, we should have an Under-23 team. Generally speaking, we'll play in Monza. We're assembling the team with the staff, evaluating the model to apply to the squad and the coaching staff."

How difficult is it to maintain success? "Maintaining success is always difficult. We won the Scudetto last season and are currently in first place, but it truly is difficult to repeat what we did. Our intention is to compete until the very end. If others finish ahead of us, we'll congratulate them."

Can you provide an update on the stadium situation? "The stadium is a primary focus for the ownership. Without a high-standard facility, it’ll be difficult to close the gap with the top European clubs in terms of revenue, fan experience and hospitality. Oaktree is placing great importance on this because a new stadium would increase the value of the company. We're working with AC Milan to ensure that the San Siro location is the one chosen to continue the project. Efforts will go into making an offer for the current San Siro area and the surrounding land."

Are you planning on further extending Simone Inzaghi's contract? "We haven’t discussed it. The relationship with him is very good. We're truly one body and one team. When things are going well, there’s no reason to analyse things in a negative manner. In my opinion, and in all of our opinions, the Inzaghi cycle is far from over. We're proud to go forward with him."