Inter director Beppe Marotta insists the Nerazzurri want to continue with Simone Inzaghi and announces a ‘creative’ summer transfer campaign for the Serie A champions.
The Nerazzurri return to the pitch on Sunday in a Serie A match against Torino. It’s their first game as Scudetto champions in 2023-24.
“It’s a great satisfaction, the best part of the party has yet to come,” Marotta told DAZN before kick-off, as quoted by FCInternews.
Inter players will celebrate with the fans in an open-top bus parade after the match, but Marotta won’t join the footballers.
“No, I won’t. The protagonists are the players, the staff members and the coach; I’ll be waiting for them in Piazza Duomo,” said the club CEO.
Inter lost the Champions League Final against Manchester City last season, but Marotta feels the disappointment helped the Nerazzurri build their title-winning campaign.
“The group has improved, and we’ve gained experience, determination, and courage through defeats,” he said.
“These are important prerogatives for achieving extraordinary results.”
How has Marotta changed since the start of his career?
“It is different when you manage a top team. There is pressure; you must make decisions and be responsible. You also need courage to make decisions despite criticism.
Marotta on Inzaghi’s future
“Today, we are free; I’ve told Inzaghi to enjoy this warm-up,” he continued.
“We don’t want to miss a second of happiness today.”
There are rumours the Nerazzurri will offer their coach a new two-year deal.
“He has passed the exam and the winning cycle has already started with him,” Marotta confirmed.
“He has proved to be a good and winning coach. We want to continue with him, we are not even halfway on this path.”
Marotta on Inter’s ‘creative’ transfer campaign
How about Inter’s new signing and Lautaro Martinez’s contract extension?
“There will be so many games and competitions [next season], including the Club World Cup,” said Marotta.
“The team must be strengthened and we must come to terms with sustainability. It will be a creative transfer campaign.”
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