Inter CEO Beppe Marotta discussed the Nerazzurri’s financial situation, players’ salaries and more in an interview in today’s paper edition of the Milano based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.
“We have agreed to postpone the payment of players’ salaries for July and August by a few months. To help us in this critical phase for football. And not only for football.”
He commented on how he saw this solution as an option for the future as well.
“Certainly. We are talking about it these days with the other clubs and the top management of football. The idea is to make payments to footballers more flexible. Obviously, I’m only referring to Serie A.”
The former Juventus executive touched on why he only referred to Serie A.
“In Serie B and C the salaries are much lower and it is right that payments are made regularly.”
Marotta explained his reasoning for suggesting more flexible salary payments to players.
“Without the audience in the stadiums and without the related sales, clubs depend on money from TV broadcasters and sponsors, which take place over a long period of time.
“It will be good to leave the clubs free to agree with their members more flexibility in payments.”
He did not argue against the usage of monthly payments, but just highlighted how they could be made easier for the teams.
“It would be enough to set a minimum monthly basis, deferring the higher charges during the season. In this way, the most expensive wages would weigh less on the countless deadlines of the clubs.
“After all, this is already the way it works in other countries, why don’t we do the same?”
The Italian executive discussed how players’ wages continues to rise, creating problems for clubs.
“Unfortunately, yes. By now Serie A’s clubs are spending 60% of their resources on wages. It is a percentage that risks leading to bankruptcy. It is necessary to intervene to restore solidity to all.”
Finally, Marotta revealed his hope for the future.
“I am optimistic. We will make it through this moment and find the right course.”
Inter are currently fifth in Serie A after eight games played, sitting on 15 points, one behind rivals Juventus.
The Nerazzurri face Sassuolo today, a key game considering that the Neroverdi currently sit second in the table, two points behind league leaders AC Milan.
