The dawn of a new era has arrived for Inter Milan, the freshly minted champions. The club has officially changed ownership, waving goodbye to the Chinese red and raising the stars and stripes of Uncle Sam. With the American venture capital fund, Oaktree Capital Management, now at the helm, the future of the club is uncertain but stable for the time being. Despite efforts by the outgoing president, Steven Zhang, to find alternative solutions, Inter Milan faces a hefty debt of around 380 million euros, originating from a loan of 275 million taken three years ago.
The transition in ownership has sparked a flurry of activity at Inter Milan’s headquarters. With the club now under American ownership, a new leadership structure is being established with Alessandro Antonello and Beppe Marotta leading the way. Marotta’s role, in particular, will be pivotal in driving forward the sporting project dear to Oaktree. While it may take a few weeks to fully settle into the new management, the club’s transfer strategy will continue with the same principles of financial stability and creativity, ensuring a positive balance between income and expenses.
As Inter Milan undergoes this seismic shift in ownership, the focus now shifts to Luxembourg, where the club’s valuation will be determined by an independent expert. The valuation will play a crucial role in deciding how much Oaktree must invest to clear the debt and acquire the club fully. The higher the investment by Oaktree, the longer their tenure at Inter Milan may be, signaling their intent to enhance the club’s value before potentially selling it in the future. With a new flag flying high at Inter Milan’s headquarters, the club enters a new chapter in its storied history, guided by American ownership and a vision for sustained success on and off the pitch.
