Inter Milan – A Machine Built To Win The Champions League

How hungry is Inter? Here’s the data:

• Second final in three years only two clubs in Europe have achieved that.
• Most goals from non-strikers in Serie A this season.
• Highest goal differential in the league not only do they win, they dominate.
• Conceded the fewest goals in both domestic and European competition proof of Inzaghi’s steel wall.
• Unbeaten in 13 Champions League matches, including wins over teams with three times their budget.

And yet, Inter still plays like a cornered animal. Why? Because this club has lived chaos. It survived the collapse of Chinese ownership.

It’s navigating the icy stewardship of Oaktree Capital, a U.S. investment fund accused of prioritizing efficiency over big players acquisitions.

And who knows what’s next? Perhaps a Saudi consortium. Reports suggest the Saudi PIF, with an estimated $1 trillion in assets, continues to be interested in the club.

This follows rumors of a potential sale if Inter’s can fetch between $2.2 billion and $2.3 billion, according to journalist Marco Bellinazzo.

But through it all, the locker room has never broken down.

That’s the true miracle: a team with shifting ownership, financial limitations, and press resistance, that still fights as one and wins even when they lose.

Simone Inzaghi: The General & Not A Rockstar

While others buy coaches for the spotlight, Inter stuck with Simone Inzaghi. Critics doubted him.

Many called for his dismissal. But quietly, methodically, he built something stronger than charisma: a tactical machine.

Inzaghi’s Inter is built to absorb, adapt, and ambush. His substitutions? Lethal. His transitions? Swift.

His mentality? Underdog obsession. This is a manager who studies the enemy, not just the ball. A man who understands that finals aren’t won on flair—they’re won on clarity.

The Lesson From 2023: Never Wait

In 2023, Inter lost the final to Manchester City, but not because they were outclassed. Because they waited.

For 75 minutes, they respected the opponent too much. Then, when they finally attacked, they rattled the best team in the world.

That lesson is burned into the DNA of this squad. This time, Inter won’t wait. This time, Inter will strike first.

Bookmakers’ Odds: The Underdog Narrative

Despite their formidable journey, bookmakers have positioned PSG as the favorites for the final. PSG’s odds stand at 6/10 (1.60), while Inter’s are at 13/10 (2.30).

This underdog status aligns with Inter’s narrative a team underestimated yet unyielding.

Financial Fortitude: Beyond The Football Pitch

A Champions League title brings more than prestige for Inter Milan. It brings an estimated €100 million in earnings, between prize money, commercial deals, and increased ticketing power.

Inter Milan has already seen their revenues from the Champions League reach €133 million ahead of the final against PSG.

This figure encompasses earnings from UEFA prize money, market pool shares, and matchday revenues.

Notably, gate receipts from high-profile matches at San Siro, such as those against Bayern Munich and Barcelona, contributed approximately €25 million to this total.

Furthermore, if Inter clinches the Champions League title, they stand to earn an additional €10.5 million in prize money, potentially bringing their total earnings to €144.5 million for the season.

This substantial financial windfall not only underscores Inter’s on-field success but also positions the club favorably for future investments and growth.

With a valuation now potentially touching $2.3 billion, Inter is emerging as a top contender not just on the field but in the global football market.

Resilience Under Pressure: Inter’s Defining Trait

One qualitative aspect that sets Inter apart is their exceptional composure under pressure.

The team rarely panics; instead, adversity seems to galvanize them.

A prime example is their recent semi-final against Barcelona where Inter was up 2-0 and who was down 2-3 until the minute 93.

Facing a team that had scored 43 goals in the Champions League and was led by the prodigious Lamine Yamal, Inter showcased their unrelenting resilience.

Despite the odds, they managed a dramatic comeback, with journeyman hero Francesco Acerbi scoring a crucial goal to force extra time.

This performance highlighted Inter’s ability to remain composed and deliver their best when it matters most.

The Final Message

This team is not fueled by stars. It’s fueled by limitless ambition and persistence. It is a machine of 18 weapons, a tactician at the helm, and a trauma-forged identity.

It does also help to have a goalkeeper like Sommer, who stops everything. So let the world call them underdogs again.

Because when a club survives ownership collapse, media bias, and tactical disrespect, and still stands on the edge of “winner takes all,” it doesn’t need permission. It takes contro

By: Andrea Zanon

Andrea Zanon is the co-founder of Confidente. He is an international advisor who has worked for financial institutions and entrepreneurs on sustainability, international affairs and development.