Il Sole 24 Ore report that tonight’s Derby della Madonnina is more than just the match on the pitch but also the derby of debts.
Both clubs have over €300 million in debt but are in very different situations. Inter’s €300 million debt is as a result of the bank bond taken out which needs repaid by 2022. Milan however have a €360 million that needs repaid in under a year with sky high interest rates, something Inter’s loan does not have.
Inter’s owners Suning have been very careful with their investments in Inter. Despite still ending the financial year in the red, it was an improvement of around €35 million on the year prior. Moreover, in 2018, it is likely that Suning will purchase Erick Thohir’s 30% share in the club to then take 100% control of the club. The Chinese company currently hold the majority stake in the club having obtained it from Massimo Moratti back in the summer of 2016.
