Inter’s deal with Oaktree Capital will lead to a shakeup on the Nerazzurri’s board, according to a report in the Italian media today.
As per La Repubblica, the club are expected to announce a financing deal – worth a reported €275 million – with the Los Angeles-based private equity firm in the coming hours.
Oaktree Capital will replace LionRock Capital as minority shareholders at Inter, forming a partnership with Suning who will remain owners.
As part of the reshuffle, Inter will welcome two new members to their board of directors, including ex-Unicredit CEO and Nerazzurri supporter Federico Ghizzoni.
Ghizzoni is a popular appointment with Inter’s directors, the report added, but there is no certainty yet over the identity of the second figure.
It is likely to be someone from a very different background, perhaps without football expertise, but it will become clearer in due course.
In the meantime, Inter are beginning preparation for next season and everything will follow the imminent meeting between Steven Zhang, Antonio Conte and the Nerazzurri’s directors.
Conte and his management will seek reassurance over what plans Suning have in mind for Inter’s future, before making a decision on whether to stay as head coach.
