Inter players are growing increasingly disillusioned by the ongoing financial issues at the club as President Steven Zhang looks to cut costs further.
As reported in today’s newspaper edition of Tuttosport, owners Suning are battling debts and are yet to secure a loan, maintaining the club’s uncertain financial future.
Despite the Nerazzurri earning a first Scudetto since 2010, the season has been marred by wage deferrals and requests for the players to forego bonuses for winning the title, with the squad now concerned at Zhang’s plans for further cost cutting ahead of next season.
Meanwhile, coach Antonio Conte is also thought to have become frustrated with the possibility of no real investment over the summer as he plans an assault on the Champions League, with the former Chelsea man’s future at the club thrown into doubt.
Conte, as well as directors Beppe Marotta, Piero Ausilio, and assistant Lele Oriali, is out of contract next summer and is yet to discuss a new deal.
Zhang is negotiations with two American firms as he attempts to finalise an agreement to plug the gap in the club’s finances, with Oaktree Capital offering a combined loan and purchase of 31% of shares for €300 million, whilst Bain Capital seek to provide a €270m loan.
