Inter’s owners Suning have two options for how to use LionRock Capital’s minority stake in the club once they have bought it out, according to a report from an Italian broadcaster.
As per Sport Mediaset, the Chinese retail giants could take the Hong Kong-based fund’s 31.05% share and pass it on to new owners, perhaps BC Partners, should they decide to sell the Nerazzurri altogether.
Alternatively, they could give BC Partners the 31.05% stake and recruit the British investment firm as a minority shareholder, keeping the majority – and therefore control of the club – for themselves.
The report goes on to explain that Inter’s win over Juventus in the Derby d’Italia on Sunday strengthened Inter’s chances of winning the Serie A title, thus making the Nerazzurri more attractive to potential investors.
It is still currently too early to understand, however, whether the 2-0 victory against the Bianconeri has changed the intentions of Suning with regards to selling the club.
The report concludes that Inter are waiting to get the green light from Suning to launch the marketing campaign for their new club logo, but this could be postponed slightly due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
