Inter President Steven Zhang is looking to secure outside investment in the club and it is likely to come from the United States.
As reported in today’s newspaper edition of Tuttosport, owners Suning are keen to bring in additional funding to the Nerazzurri but potential buyers have been warded off by Zhang’s €1.2 billion valuation of the club.
Inter are working on refinancing a loan from Oaktree Capital but are also looking to secure income from a US investment fund, with updates expected in the coming weeks.
The Nerazzurri are boosted by regular participation in the Champions League, a recent Serie A title, and the potential for a new stadium on the horizon as factors which make the club attractive to investors, but Zhang is determined to remain at the helm.
Despite Suning’s desire to hold onto the club, it is becoming apparent that they no longer have the capacity to fund the club alone long-term, and a new partner would be welcomed.
In addition to this, on 8 March Suning face the first hearing for the lawsuit filed for the non-payment of over €300 million to China Construction Bank Asia, and so there is a greater need to bring in additional investment.
