Despite failing to make it out of the Round of 16, Inter Milan made substantial profit from their 2025 FIFA Club World Cup appearance.
Per FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri returned home with around €31.5 million in prize money, even though they didn’t last for long.
Inter headed into the tournament keen to make amends for the Champions League heartbreak a month ago.
Indeed, coached by new boss Cristian Chivu, they had hoped to embark on a new winning cycle.
However, a shock loss to Fluminense in the first knockout round sent the Serie A runners-up packing.
Though things didn’t go as planned, Inter returned from North America richer for around €31.5m.
Given Beppe Marotta’s effort to overhaul the squad, that’s a significant financial boost.
While the regret for missing out on the quarter-finals still haunts Chivu, Inter can use the funds to reinforce their ranks.
Furthermore, Inter’s trip to the United States could have a lasting effect on the team, especially after Lautaro Martinez’s outburst.
In any case, it wasn’t in vain.
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