Inter President Steven Zhang is projecting optimism about the future, but he must make some key decisions very soon.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, who report that there is limited time for the Nerazzurri President to get things in order regarding the club’s substantial debt burden.

Inter President Zhang was in high spirits at the club’s Christmas party this week, whilst he also entertained numerous members of the squad at his birthday party.

By all indications Zhang intends to stay on as club President, and he is not showing signs of stress or pessimism outwardly.

However, behind the celebratory mood there is the need to make some important decisions regarding the debt at the club.

Net of interest, the Nerazzurri’s debt burden stands at €295 million, and the large loan taken on from US-based fund Oaktree Capital comes due in 2024.

Accordingly, Zhang will have to either renegotiate the terms of this loan, or refinance it.

There are a number of options in front of the Inter President, including finding investment from new minority partners.

However, whatever Zhang decides to do, he will have to do it in due time.