Inter president Steven Zhang remains hopeful that Suning can remain the owners of the Nerazzurri, according to an Italian media report today.
As per La Repubblica, the possibility of Suning remaining in charge of Inter cannot be ruled out given Zhang’s desire to remain in charge.
Zhang, who was the youngest president in Inter history when appointed, wants to stay at the helm both for emotional reasons and because this is certainly not the best time economically to sell a football club.
It is possible that Zhang could look to obtain a loan of €200 million, which would enable Suning to cover Inter’s costs between now and the end of the year.
Despite Zhang’s desire to stay, the report explained that – along with the ongoing talks concerning BC Partners – Suning were also in talks with American financial group Fortress, who could provide the sort of loan the Chinese retail giants are after.
Abu Dhabi state fund Mubadala also have a ‘serious’ interest in buying into Inter.
