Inter Milan Vice-President Outlines Club Philosophy: ‘We Live In The Present & Think Of The Future” | OneFootball

Inter Milan Vice-President Javier Zanetti says that the Nerazzurri’s philosophy is to “live in the present and think of the future.”

Zanetti also emphasized financial stability while speaking to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews.

Behind the scenes, there has been something of a roller coaster at Inter in the last decade plus.

The Nerazzurri have had several changes in ownership. There have also been some significant financial issues, particularly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

But in the last few years, Inter have started to find some stability.

This process was begun by previous owners Suning. The pandemic-era financial crisis really forced Suning to implement a much more financially disciplined model.

And then US fund Oaktree Capital took over Inter from Suning earlier this year. This followed the latter defaulting on a COVID-era loan.

It looks to be much of the same under Oaktree. The current owners are prioritizing financial discipline.

Javier Zanetti: “Inter Milan Live In The Present, Think Of The Future”

Working on the balance sheet has not prevented Inter from enjoying growth on the pitch, however.

After a number of frustrating years without trophies, Inter have won silverware in each of the past four seasons.

There have been two Serie A titles. And also an appearance in the Champions League final.

There is additionally a feeling that Inter are just growing with each passing season.

As for the start to this season, Inter Vice-President Zanetti said that “Up to this point, I think the balance has been very positive.”

“The guys are doing extraordinary things in the league and the Champions League,” he said.

“They always show the unity of the group in every match. And that’s thanks to the great work of our coach and his staff.”

Zanetti gave his thoughts on how Inter got here. “I believe we have a culture that lives in the present,” he said.

“But that thinks of the future, and above all is always competitive,” the Inter Vice-President declared.

Meanwhile, Zanetti predicted a “tough” match for Inter away to Fiorentina in Serie A.

“It’s never easy in Florence,” the Nerazzurri Vice-President said,

“And we’re facing a team who are on the same points total as us. They want to be right up there as well.”

“It will certainly be a hard-fought match,” Zanetti anticipated.