Steven Zhang: Clues suggest Suning era may soon end at Inter | OneFootball

There are hints that Steven Zhang and Suning will soon be out the door at Inter, paving the way for a new era at the club.

The Nerazzurri owners were hit particularly hit by the COVID pandemic and law changes from the Chinese government, reducing their spending capabilities at the club. Things have stabilised over the last few years, although the deadline of the Oaktree loan is fast approaching.

Since the arrival of Zhang and Suning, Inter have won a Scudetto, two Coppa Italia and three Supercoppa Italiana titles. They also reached the Champions League final last year, falling to Manchester City in a tight 1-0 defeat, and will win another Scudetto this term.

Steven Zhang out?

Tuttosport via TMW details how two hints in particular suggest that the Steven Zhang and Suning era could soon come to an end at Inter, starting with the president’s distance from the club since last year.

The 32-year-old has been in China since August of last year and isn’t even expected to return to Italy for the Nerazzurri’s upcoming Scudetto celebrations, an unusual distance considering his prior history.

The other reason is more complicated but more revealing, the details of the Zhang family ownership of Suning. They no longer hold a majority stake in the company, only holding 21.7% of total shares. Government aid was needed to help resolve the company’s post COVID financial health.