Revealed – How Much Oaktree Capital Invested Since Taking Control At Inter Milan | OneFootball

A report in the Italian press details the figures Oaktree Capital splashed since taking over Inter Milan from previous owners Suning.

The US-based investment company asserted control over the club when the Chinese group failed to repay their loan last May.

Therefore, Oaktree have been doing their best to preserve the value of their majority shares at the club. They have implemented a new business model based on investing in young players with rising market values.

So while the Nerazzurri didn’t make large investments in the market, they did, however, secure the futures of several top stars by armoring them with long-term contracts while offering them pay rises.

This includes club captain Lautaro Martinez, vice-captain Nicolo Barella and head coach Simone Inzaghi. All three signed contract extensions during Oaktree’s reign.

And as reported yesterday, Yann Bisseck is the next in line. The Italian champions have already found an agreement with the German’s entourage and only the signatures are missing.

So according to La Gazzetta dello Sport via FcInterNews, Oaktree have now invested circa 183 million euros since taking over the club almost six months ago.

This figure includes wages and commissions agreed upon in the contract extensions.

Inter Milan Owners Oaktree Capital Invested €183M Since Takeover

Moreover, the club splashed 20 million euros in transfer fees on new signings Josep Martinez and Tomas Palacios.

The source expects the figure to rise in coming weeks as the Nerazzurri look to tie Denzel Dumfries with a new deal.

The Dutchman is currently running on an expiring deal, making the matter more or less urgent.

On the other hand, Oaktree looks less concerned with the expiring contracts of their older players. These are mainly Francesco Acerbi and Stefan de Vrij.

As mentioned above, the Inter owners prefer to focus on up-and-coming names rather than veteran players.