Former Inter President Massimo Moratti would have sold the club if he had been in the same position as current owners Suning, Italian journalist Matteo Marani claims.
Amidst reports of mounting financial concerns at the club, Suning have been in discussions over selling Inter or seeking partnerships with investors, with London-based private equity firm BC Partners granted exclusivity to the club’s accounts last month.
The Chinese retail conglomerate have owned Inter since purchasing a controlling stake from Moratti and Erick Thohir in June 2016, but Marani believes that the former would have offloaded the club out of love for it were he in Suning’s position, to protect it’s long-term future.
Speaking on Italian television station Sky Sport Italia earlier today, Marani claimed that Suning’s financial issues was the only thing holding Inter back from being successful.
“I hope Suning will help Inter, now is the time to help by giving something up,” Marani suggested.
“If Moratti had been there instead of Suning he probably would have accelerated the sale, putting his infinite love for Inter above all else. This is the only major obstacle to winning the league.”
Despite off the field concerns, Inter currently sit top of Serie A by a point, with AC Milan set to face Crotone tomorrow. The Nerazzurri moved into pole position after beating Fiorentina 2-0 yesterday, as they seek a first Scudetto since 2010.