In an interview with Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia earlier on today, Inter chief executive Giuseppe ‘Beppe’ Marotta has refused to rule out the possibility of Inter winning the Serie A title this season.
As things stand Inter find themselves nine points adrift of league leaders Juventus and have a game in hand on their arch rivals.
“We have to start with the same will and determination that we had at the beginning of the season that brought important results. There are still 13 games to be played and many points available, anything can happen,” he began the interview.
Next Marotta rubbished recent reports in the media which suggested he was pondering leaving Inter after 18 months with the club.
“Honestly it’s fake news, I’m very happy at Inter, I have no reason to complain. As long as I am motivated, I will continue to be satisfied with great pleasure. I hope to be able to gain satisfaction in terms of trophies.”
He then moved on to speak about Lautaro Martinez, who continues to be linked with a move to reigning La Liga champions Barcelona ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
“We want to strengthen the team, within which there is Lautaro, an interesting young man who is becoming a champion with thanks to Conte, the support of the club and himself.
“Inter, like all the big clubs, does not tend to sell, but there is a release clause that expires on July 7, let’s see what Barcelona want to do, then we will meet with them. Today we are counting on the player to give his contribution to the team.”
He then went on and dismissed the idea that the line Inter have taken with transfers is down to him.
“The Marotta line does not exist, there is an Inter project that consists in creating a model where you try to have the right mix between young and old.”
Marotta proceeded to discuss the recent sale of former Inter captain Mauro Icardi to Paris Saint-Germain for a total of €58 million including add-ons.
“It was a very positive deal. PSG exercised their option to sign him after we gave them a discount. All parties are satisfied and we are all happy and content.”
He was then asked about what the future could hold for Radja Nainggolan, who is set to return from his loan with fellow Serie A side Cagliari.
“We want to enhance our assets and Nainggolan is an important resource. Once the loan at Cagliari is over, he will come back to us and we will evaluate what his future will be.”
