From Financial Crisis To Champions League Dreams: The Remarkable Turnaround At Inter Milan | OneFootball

Just two years ago, Inter Milan made a heart-stopping run to the Champions League final, defying expectations and showcasing their ability to compete with the very best.

Inter Milan has matured to the point that it can write the best chapter of its football history over the next three years.

Inter’s journey has been filled with ups and downs. However, the team is now in a position to capitalize on their accumulated experience and achieve major successes.

Both domestically and on the grand European stage.

Though they fell short against Manchester City, the experience left an indelible mark.

They managed to pressure Manchester City during the first half, but ultimately fell short.

Inter tasted the thrill of the Champions League, but they did not take enough risks to bring home the victory.

That experience, however, has become a new hunger that fuels their ambition to conquer Europe.  This is why the 2024-2025 season will likely see a very mature Inter, ready for prime time.

It is also important to remember that Inter has kept coach Simone Inzaghi.

Winning The Champions League – The Inter Milan Dream

Furthermore, Inter have not sold any of the big names to improve their finances. For the first time in 4 summers.

Also domestically, Inter’s recent triumph amidst financial turmoil speaks volumes about their ability to continue leading.

Winning their 20th Serie A title while navigating challenging financial situations demonstrated their resilience and ability to stay focused even during their team’s leadership turmoil.

The continued investment in superstars like Lautaro Martinez, now at his peak at 26, signals a clear intent to maintain their dominance in Italy.

Inter has proven they have what it takes to win, even when the odds are stacked against them.

With a young, hungry, and humble squad and one of the top strikers in the world, the Nerazzurri are in a position to dominate European football for at least three years.

The new ownership of Inter Milan, Oaktree Capital, while not prone to lavish spending, brings a sense of financial discipline.

Oaktree have also introduced shrewd management financially. Subsequently, this will only result in continuity in terms of overall performance.

Inter Milan Targeting Serie A Dominance

This approach will subsequently foster a culture of sustainability and efficiency, ensuring Inter’s long-term success on and off the pitch.

It’s a lesson in maximizing resources and extracting the maximum potential from every player, further solidifying the team’s competitive edge.

Through trials and tribulations, Inter has forged an unbreakable bond within its team and its community.

This team has weathered storms together, emerging stronger and more united. They’ve learned the value of resilience, the importance of teamwork, and the belief that anything is possible.

This experience, this shared journey, has transformed them into a formidable force, ready to take on any challenge

Inter Milan is not just a team on the rise; they are a team transformed and led by a practical coach and with a team that has not changed much.

With a blend of youthful skills, seasoned experience, and newfound financial stability, the Nerazzurri are ready to produce the best football performance we have yet seen.

And the pundits and plaudits alike predict a 21st Serie A title this season.

By: Andrea Zanon

Andrea Zanon is the Founder of Confidente and Empower Capital. With 25 years of entrepreneurship, operations, sustainability and technology experience,

He is an international advisor who has worked for financial institutions and entrepreneurs on sustainability, international affairs and development.