Inter, Marotta hits back at Al-Hilal Inzaghi claims: ‘Only one thing matters’ | OneFootball

Inter President Beppe Marotta won’t ‘chase after statements’ after Al-Hilal said Simone Inzaghi had reached an agreement with the club before the 2025 Champions League Final and confirms interest in Ange-Yoan Bonny: ‘He’s on the list.’

Marotta spoke to DAZN before Inter made their 2025 Club World Cup debut last night.

“We are honoured to be involved in this competition and represent Italy, alongside Juventus, among the best 32 clubs in the World,” said the Inter President via TMW.

“We’re not here just to participate, we want to do well for the players, the club and the fans.”

PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Cristian Chivu Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano reacts after the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

It wasn’t only Cristian Chivu’s debut as Inter coach, but the Nerazzurri’s opening Club World Cup game against Monterrey was played just a few hours after Al-Hilal announced that Inzaghi had reached an agreement with the club days before the 2025 Champions League Final this past May.

Marotta on Inzaghi’s Inter exit: ‘Only one thing matters’

“The only thing that matters is having ended one chapter and opened another. I don’t chase after statements,” said Marotta.

“We’re grateful to Simone Inzaghi and what he gifted us, but today the baton has been passed to Chivu, and Inter’s history goes ahead.”

epa12148298 Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi walks past the trophy after losing the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano, in Munich, Germany, 31 May 2025. EPA-EFE/ANNA SZILAGYI

Marotta confirms Inter interest in Bonny

Marotta also briefly spoke about transfers, confirming that Parma striker Bonny is among Inter’s transfer targets for the 2025 summer transfer window.

“Bonny is an excellent player; he’s among those on the list, but he is a Parma player,” Marotta concluded.

Sebastiano Esposito and Lautaro Martinez started up front against Monterrey last night, and the Argentine scored the equaliser in the first half, replying to Sergio Ramos’ opener.