Inter Milan President Says Oaktree Capital: ‘Didn’t Expect These Kinds Of Results’ Ahead Of Champions League Final Vs PSG | OneFootball

Beppe Marotta says that Oaktree Capital “didn’t expect these kinds of results” at Inter Milan ahead of the Champions League final against PSG.

The Nerazzurri President spoke to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews, ahead of the match.

Inter Milan are in the Champions League final just over a year after Oaktree Capital took over the club.

The North American fund arrived last May. They took over from Suning after the Chinese company had defaulted on a large loan.

In a certain sense, it’s not surprising that Inter are here.

The Nerazzurri were in the Champions League final already just two years ago.

Moreover, last season Inter managed to win the Serie A title in absolutely emphatic fashion. And last summer, they kept that squad intact.

Therefore, there were no doubts that this Inter are a strong team.

However, at the same time, Inter simply do not have the financial resources that other teams in Europe’s elite do. Even if the picture has improved in recent years, and they have changed ownership.

Marotta: “Oaktree Didn’t Expect These Results At Inter” Ahead Of Final Vs PSG

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 22: (L-R) CEO Corporate FC Internazionale Alessandro Antonello, Oaktree’s Global Opportunities strategy Managing Director Katherine Ralph, Managing Director and Co-Head of Europe for Oaktree’s Global Opportunities strategy Alejandro Cano, CEO Sport FC Internazionale Giuseppe Marotta attend a meeting between FC Internazionale new owners Oaktree and Club’s Management on May 22, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Guido De Bortoli/Getty Images)

Inter President Beppe Marotta said of the club’s owners Oaktree Capital that “I’m not going to say they’re surprised.”

“But they didn’t expect these kinds of results. And they’re very happy.”

Marotta noted that Oaktree’s representatives “are all here today.”

“We’re happy to repay their trust in us,” he added.

“Their presence is silent. But constant and reassuring. They don’t bother us.”

Marotta then noted that “the operations behind the scenes have remained unchanged” under Oaktree’s ownership.

“And we’ve all managed to reach this goal together. We’ve made everyone and the fans happy.”

Meanwhile, Marotta admitted that it’s “an extraordinary feeling” for Inter to be in the Champions League this evening.

“This is the most important event of the year,” he said.

“So it’s normal that the fans are heavily involved.”

Then, Marotta noted that “this team is made up of seven elevenths of the players who started in Istanbul,” referring to Inter’s last Champions League final.

“They’ve gained experience by competing against the biggest teams in Europe.”

“This means that their awareness of what it means to be here and their professionalism have grown to face opponents at the European level,” the Inter President continued.

“I’ve seen a big change,” he said. “So today, the performances will be very positive.”

“Then we’re facing a great team. So will see what the pitch says.”