Marlotta: In the Champions League, it is not always the strongest team to win, but it is often the smartest one to win

June 1: Inter Milan Chairman Marotta was interviewed by the media and talked about the topic of Inter Milan's ownership changes and the Champions League matches.

About Inter Milan's fiscal and ownership changes

Malotta: When I came to Inter Milan in 2018, Suning was the owner and the club faced serious economic difficulties. We set a rule for ourselves: turn demand into advantage.

We chose creativity because we couldn't buy players. We focus on visa-free. A recent example is Toulam Jr., who proved himself to be the decisive player. Today, thanks to Osilio’s work, our accounts have recovered health. Under Oak Capital's management, we will be able to restore investment.

Regarding the impact of US capital on Italian football, which has traditionally been dominated by local entrepreneurs, Marlotta: Since Precidio's acquisition of Verona in January, 11 of the 20 Serie A clubs are controlled by foreign capital, eight of which are US capital. Oak Capital is a huge blessing for us.

Overall, foreign investors have injected 4 billion euros into our football. After a century of ‘paternal’ management, this system has collapsed. The priority now is sustainability, followed by competitiveness. .

Regarding how to attract players, even if other clubs bid higher

Mallotta: It all starts with picking the right person before picking the player. The right people can create synergies. When we won the Serie A title, 550,000 people filled the Milan Cathedral Square.

Our players feel the responsibility to repay this trust. Archerby, who signed at the age of 35 in 2023, is a perfect role model: professionalism, discipline and until the 94th point play a decisive role, just like in the semi-finals against Barcelona. Football is more than technology.

Regarding the reason why the richest Premier League but no team has reached the Champions League final since 2023

Marlotta: Richness does not mean rationality. Paying high prices for a genius creates exaggerated media expectations and overwhelming pressure. Additionally, some teams have more experience in managing decisive moments. The British call it 'pragmatism'. In the Champions League, it is not always the strongest team to win, and it is often the smartest to win. Real Madrid is the perfect example.

About the similarities and differences between Frick's Barcelona and Enrique's Paris

Mallotta: Both teams have proactive game concepts: ball control, oppression, and high rhythm. But the tactics are different. Frick is more direct and quick, using 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 formations, seeking to point straight to the goal with the least amount of passes.

Enrique pays more attention to position and patience: in his 4-3-3 formation, each player occupies a specific area of ​​the court, and runs without the ball more exquisitely and deeply. the difference? Paris does not have a pure center like Lewandowski.