Marco Materazzi praises Oaktree Capital Management's commitment to Inter Milan's management team

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23/05/2024 17h09

Materazzi compared this approach to AC Milan, where changes were made to the management after RedBird Capital Group took control from Elliott Management.

The recent acquisition of Inter Milan by Oaktree Capital Management at the expense of Suning has sparked discussions about the club's future. Under Suning's ownership since 2016, Inter Milan failed to repay the loan taken from Oaktree in 2021, resulting in the transfer of the club to Oaktree. However, Oaktree has expressed its commitment to keeping the current management team intact, including Beppe Marotta, Piero Ausilio, Dario Baccin, and Alessandro Antonello, who have impressed in their roles.

Materazzi believes that this decision will set Inter Milan apart from their city rivals. AC Milan parted ways with Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara soon after RedBird assumed control from Elliott Management. Materazzi emphasized that Oaktree's commitment to maintaining the current management team indicates that they will not repeat the same mistakes made by RedBird at AC Milan.

While Oaktree's acquisition of Inter Milan brings a measure of stability to the club, uncertainties remain. Speculation lingers as to whether Oaktree will sell the club immediately or choose to run it themselves, leading to further ambiguity about the future direction of the team.

Inter Milan had hoped for a smooth summer as they aimed to build a team capable of winning multiple Serie A titles in a row. However, the change in ownership will undoubtedly present challenges as the club continues its quest for success.

The contrasting approaches taken by Oaktree and RedBird in managing the Milan clubs have ignited debates among fans. Supporters of AC Milan have expressed their dissatisfaction with the changes made to the management team under RedBird's ownership. On the other hand, Materazzi's praise for Oaktree's decision signifies a vote of confidence in the current management team at Inter Milan.

As both clubs navigate the uncertainties of new ownership, the ultimate goal for any football club remains constant – winning matches and trophies. While RedBird faced criticism for the changes made at AC Milan, they have yet to replicate the same success achieved by Elliott Management, who guided the club to a scudetto triumph.

As the new chapter begins for Inter Milan under Oaktree Capital Management, the spotlight will be on the club's progress on and off the field. Fans and observers await developments to see how the new owners shape the future of one of Italy's most prestigious football clubs.

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