The fact that DigitalBits has changed CEOs is not set to mean that there is any chance of the cryptocurrency company reaching a settlement with Inter regarding the nonpayment of amounts owed on a shirt sponsorship deal.

The reason for this, explained in a tweet by new DigitalBits CEO Daniele Mensi, is that the deal that the Nerazzurri made, a four-year main shirt sponsorship deal worth around €85 million in total, was made through Zytara Labs rather than directly with DigitalBits.

Inter have been massively impacted by the situation with DigitalBits’s sponsorship of their matchday shirt.

Despite the deal having been worth a massive €85 million in total until the end of June 2026, the Nerazzurri are unlikely to receive much or any of the amounts owed, a situation that has been labelled as an “embarrassment” and “farce” for the club.

Badly affected by broader fluctuations in the cryptocurrency industry, DigitalBits have yet to pay any of the three €8 million installements of the €24 million owed for this season.

The Nerazzurri have been considering legal action in response to the situation, who also have a main shirt sponsorship deal with Roma, whilst it is expected that they will have a new shirt sponsor for the start of next season in any event.

Given that former DigitalBits CEO has been replaced by Mensi, there had been some speculation that a settlement between Inter and the cryptocurrency regarding the situation could be on the way.

However, the newly-appointed CEO has explained why this will not be the case on Twitter.

Mensi tweeted, “There won’t be any new partnerships in the future like the ones that Zytara Labs has done in the past involving the #digitalbits brand.”

“Al Burgio is (and always be) the founder of the project but he is no longer involved into any strategic, operational nor management activity led by DigitalBits Foundation. Yes AS Roma partnership is with Zytara Labs and is contractually managed from them.”