Inter: Brookfield replace Oaktree, now sole owners of Nerazzurri | OneFootball

Change of ownership at the top of Inter: Brookfield takes full control of Oaktree and, indirectly, of the Nerazzurri club. An operation that could redefine the economic and strategic balance of the club.

Inter, a new corporate era: Brookfield acquires Oaktree and becomes sole shareholder of the Nerazzurri club

In recent days, a significant turning point has taken place in Inter’s corporate galaxy. Through a confidential yet far-reaching financial operation, Brookfield Asset Management, the Canadian financial giant with over $1 trillion in assets under management, has completed the acquisition of Oaktree Capital Management, the American fund that owned the Nerazzurri club.

The operation, estimated to be worth $3 billion, led Brookfield to acquire the remaining 26% of Oaktree shares it did not already own, thus becoming 100% owner of the company and, consequently, the sole shareholder of Inter FC.

This marks the culmination of a process that began back in 2019, when Brookfield took operational control of Oaktree, gradually consolidating its influence in the global private equity and real estate sectors.

No immediate change in club management

Sources close to the club specify that, at least in the short term, no changes are expected in Inter’s governance. The current Nerazzurri management will retain full operational and managerial control.

“The club will continue to operate with the current management, in full continuity with the present management line,” say sources close to the ownership.

However, Brookfield’s direct entry opens up long-term scenarios of great interest. The Canadian fund, known for its strategy of enhancing infrastructural and sports assets, could foster greater economic stability and new development opportunities for the Milanese club.

The San Siro issue: a decisive deadline

Brookfield’s move comes at a crucial moment. Only a few days remain until the deadline set for the transfer of ownership of the San Siro stadium to Inter and Milan. By November 10, the notarial deed for the transfer of ownership must be formalized, before the cultural restriction on the second tier, imposed by the competent authorities, comes into effect.

The payment of the first installment, amounting to about 73 million euros, will be managed by the newco specifically created by Inter and Milan, each holding a 50% stake. This is a decisive step for the new phase of the stadium project, destined to redefine the entire Milanese sports landscape.

A new perspective for Inter

With Brookfield’s acquisition of Oaktree, Inter effectively enters a more solid and international corporate dimension, backed by one of the most influential groups in the global financial scene.

Thanks to its experience in infrastructure and global asset management, Brookfield could provide a strategic boost toward new investments, both in sports and real estate. The operation strengthens the club’s position in the European context, paving the way for more sustainable and long-term growth-oriented management.

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