Inter Milan – Rich, Resilient & Ready For The Fight?

Inter Milan experienced a financially successful 2024-25 season, generating over €500 million in total revenues, reaching the Champions League final for the second time in three years, and earning FIFA Club World Cup prize money. The club's enterprise value surged to €1.7 billion USD (a 20% increase), making it the second most valuable Serie A team.

Despite this financial strength, the season ended without any trophies, causing significant emotional frustration for fans. This disappointment stemmed from a heavy 5-0 defeat to PSG in the Champions League final and narrowly missing the Serie A title (Scudetto) to Napoli by a single point, raising questions about the team's ability to win crucial matches.

The club enters a new era with a change in head coach and ownership. Simone Inzaghi, who won six trophies and brought stability during turbulent times, departed for a lucrative position at Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, becoming the world's second-highest-paid coach.

Inter appointed club legend Cristian Chivu, previously the youth team coach, as Inzaghi's replacement. While beloved, Chivu is untested at the senior management level. This choice signals a bold, emotionally intelligent shift towards new risks and paths for the club, though sentiment alone won't guarantee success.

Signaling a dramatic shift from recent conservative transfer policy, Inter is reportedly willing to spend around €100 million on new signings this summer. This substantial budget is seen as tangible proof that new owners Oaktree Capital aim to win, not just balance the books.

Inter has already invested nearly €70 million in four new players: Ange-Yoan Bonny, Luis Henrique, Petar Sucic, and Nicola Zalewski.