Inter CEO Beppe Marotta does not expect any big changes in the ownership at the club in the near future, affirming that he believes that Suning will stay on in their role.

Speaking to Italian broadcaster Rai Radio, the executive expressed his confidence in the current owners staying on, and also gave an update on the January transfer market where he stated that it is unlikely that new signings will arrive.

Suning’s control at the Nerazzurri has looked precarious for some time, especially as the debt and liquidity problems at the parent company mount, but the Chinese company have also shown commitment to keep going in their role.

Marotta is prepared to keep working under the owners and does not expect the situation to change any time soon despite rumours suggesting that it could.

Meanwhile, the executive gave his thoughts on some footballing matters around the club, including yesterday evening’s derby draw with AC Milan, a frustrating result in some ways in the table but still a massive occasion.

“I want to underline how it was a beautiful occasion for the world of football,” he stated. “The match was seen in 150 countries, about sixty thousand thousand spectators, a vibrant, breathless match, with great evenness on the pitch and beautifully choreographed football.”

“The regret remains because we tried to get tall the points and did not succeed, due also to the opponent,” he went on. “We must not forget that football is a social phenomenon as well as a sporting one, yesterday was a great example of this.”

“We are in a highly exploratory phase of the season,” he went on. “We are the team that has played seven away games and five at home against the others who have played six. They are small details but it is better to wait until the end of the rounds.”

He explained that “The difference is represented by the fact that Milan has grown under the management of Pioli, has reached a high level and has a role as a contender for the Scudetto. We are reigning champions and we must honour the Italian flag on our shirt, but this year I saw a beautiful competition.”

Asked about the news stadium, he stated that “Antonello is taking care of the stadium, but things are progressing in the best way. It is a major need of the clubs, there is a common purpose with the municipality. The owners are favourable. I hope we can move forward as soon as possible because the stadium it is a great asset and contains many emotions. It is an important need.”

About the refereeing and VAR in Serie A this season, Marotta stated that “It is a regulation that very often is a bit ambiguous and must be continually revised to conform to the competitive aspect on the pitch. The speed has changed and the rules adapt, but they were formed by an ancient body like the IFAB, composed of the basic components of Anglo-Saxon football.”

“There is no homogeneous European representation,” he went on, “often these characters do not know the dynamics. We managers try to change it but it is not easy. The hope is that Collina, from the height of his experience, can mitigate these issues.”

Of VAR he stated that “It has been introduced a few years ago. I am in favour of introducing the technology if it limits errors. Even VAR does not eradicate all errors, certainly there have been rule changes after its introduction and therefore we must continue on this path because technology must be exploited to the fullest, giving certainty to the actions of the referee, who has to decide independently.”

Of the possibility of making signings in January, he stated that “Today we are focused on this squad, most of these players are Italian champions. Credit must be given. The team is responding to expectations. We are homogeneous in all positions, I don’t think we will make any changes in January even if we are monitoring for the future.”

Regarding economic difficulties in football the CEO stated that “Our federation president is working very well, but the phenomenon of difficulty in football is Europe-wide if not global. The pandemic has created €1.1 billion in damages to us.”

“Internally we have to mitigate the cost of labour because it is disproportionate to revenues,” he went on, “but the remedy is an enacting of a different model of sustainability, which provides for a reduction in costs and the enhancement of resources.”

“However, politics must be more attentive to our world,” he continued, “accepting, for example, the installation of contributions on the salaries of players. the problem is not economic but above all financial. The clubs fail because of economic losses that can not be compensated by player sales like the ones we suffered.”

Of the ownership situation at the Nerazzurri, Marotta stated that “Our future will certainly be with Suning, which has lavished hundreds of millions of euros on the club. They have said more than once, even to us, that they want to continue, certainly with a model that cannot be the same as before but a model of internal sustainability.”

“You can use expertise and creativity on the market,” he went on. “My aim is not to give illusions, but ambition is an integral part of the club.”

Asked about the Nerazzurri’s struggles in key head-to-head matches this season, Marotta stated that “Compared to the broader evaluation this is a defect, we must improve. The details make the difference but the highly positive performances give us comfort.”

“We did not take advantage of our opportunities because even in the direct clashes, you see the penalties against Juventus and Lazio, but also the yesterday’s situations against Milan, they tell us that we need to be more concrete.”

And on the European Super League, he stated that “The Super League was mainly born as a great wake-up call to a model that no longer guarantees sustainability. This alarm bell must lead to a European model that guarantees this, even on the part of organizations such as FIFA and UEFA, it is necessary to understand that the calendars must be made respecting the business risk that the clubs run, with higher payouts given that the tournaments are very attractive.”

“UEFA has launched three tournaments,” he went on, “European football pays and it is right that the clubs are kept in consideration.”