Inter, Zhang at a press conference: ‘The stadium, Skriniar, the transfer market …’

“I have read a lot of speculation, even in the last period. But the future of the club and the commitment on our part in the long term have always been clear, since 2016. We are able to lead the club to new successes, year after year. . Our long-term commitment will match Inter’s value. Mandates to sell the company to Goldman Sachs and Raine Group? The rumors are not important. But we have not signed agreements with any advisors. ” And again: “The club is fighting for the second star, it is fighting to win: not only champions on the pitch, but also in respect of sustainability. We will win, on and off the pitch”.

Swollen chest

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Here it is, the heart of Steven Zhang’s speech at the end of the Inter shareholders’ meeting. The president proudly touched on several points, lining up the club’s successes. “This is the first season (the reference is to the financial statements as of June 30th, ed) in which we see a sign of recovery after the pandemic. From 2016 to today there have been investments for one billion euros, which have allowed us to open a new era. We brought Inter to the contemporary football scene: here, I say that our goal is to keep the club at the highest level possible. “More specifically:” We want constant improvement on and off the pitch. The goal is for the team to improve at the end of each transfer session, and as long as we are at Inter we will work to do so. Then we want to improve financial stability and increase revenues. But in order to remain at the top, the stadium we have today is not suitable: it is not suitable for our ambitions, nor for the fans, nor for the citizens. “

STADIUM AND SKRINIAR

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Again the president: “I would like to say thank you to the fans, with your support we won. For the second time in a row we reached the Champions League round of 16, no one would have imagined it. But our determination has taken us far, with our heads held high” . Then, after also mentioning the success of the Primavera and the excellent moment of the women’s team, Zhang added: “It must be said thanks to the sports area, because the team is equipped to reach all the goals. And thanks to the corporate area, for the reduction of losses and the increase in turnover. Looking ahead, the evaluation of the brand must be an important lever for further improvement “. Then, another passage on the new stadium: “The path has been mapped out, but there is still a long way to go. Football must open up to new languages, to new generations. We are ready. The new stadium? It is a great investment. entity for the club, it will allow us to build a bridge to reduce the gap with the top clubs in the world. It is a necessary investment, our fans deserve a system that matches our ambitions. We are on the right track, we do not want to stop on stadium project “. Another important chapter, Skriniar: “In every market window we strengthen the squad. For us being competitive is fundamental, it is what we expect from ourselves, we must generate a positive financial path. We have decided to keep the cornerstones of the squad with us in the course of the summer. Generally speaking, when the right offers arrive, one must always consider whether it will be useful to accept them and then reinvest money in another way. ‘Inter: in the end I’m sure we will be able to find an agreement, the situation doesn’t worry me at all. “

The goal

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Closing on the goal of the second star: “In the world of football, each season is different from the previous one, each season tells its own story. Everything is still open: we have a gap from the first stars, but we are sure that the challenge is still open. We believe in it. , we can gnaw ground and compete for the title, it has already happened in the past. If I have also set a Scudetto award after the Champions League one? We will give our best to the end and our players know what is expected of them in terms of courage and ambition. Of course, I am happy when there are positive results of awarding a prize. But even without incentives or bonuses, players have to fight for the top finish. “