From Transfer Market Splash To Building New Stadium – Oaktree Investing In Inter Milan “Revolution”

Oaktree Capital are ready to invest in a “revolution” at Inter Milan, from the transfer market to the stadium.

Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, report that the Nerazzurri owners are ready to use their financial position to make some changes.

Oaktree have now been Inter owners for more than half a year.

The US fund took over from Suning in May of this year. They immediately installed Beppe Marotta as new Nerazzurri President to replace Steven Zhang.

There have not been any truly radical changes to the day-to-day operations under Oaktree.

But behind the scenes, the US fund have been making some changes.

Oaktree Capital Investing In Inter Milan “Revolution”

From a footballing perspective, Inter’s attitude towards transfers has already changed under Oaktree compared to Suning.

The Nerazzurri’s focus on free transfer signings has become much less strong.

Instead, Inter are ready to make investments in the transfer market.

The Gazzetta note that Inter can spend figures like €25 million on a player if they believe that it is the right investment for the team – and this won’t have to be balanced by an equivalent sale like under Suning.

Then, Oaktree are ready to push forward on the stadium. The Inter owners want to build a new structure in the San Siro, and will spend big to make it happen if they believe it will result in higher revenues.

Meanwhile, behind the scenes Oaktree brought back Giorgio Ricci from Juventus. He has Inter’s new Chief Revenue Officer.

There is a change in strategy as far as commercial projects and revenues.

Already, the Gazzetta note, Oaktree are aiming to build a second restaurant at Inter’s sporting facility Pinetina.