Inter president discusses debt, Tite and Abel Braga's future | OneFootball

The president of Internacional came forward this Friday (12) to answer questions through a press conference. Alessandro Barcellos made statements about the turbulent year and the future of Abel Braga at the club.

Coach and Football Executive

Currently without a coach, the president emphasized the importance of both positions for the continuity of the project. Abel Braga led Inter in the final rounds of the Brazilian Championship, but in 2026, he will take on the role of technical director.

For the coaching position, the name of Tite, world champion with Corinthians and former coach of Brazil in two World Cups, was speculated, but the president avoided confirming any negotiations.

“I formally did not have this conversation,” explained the president of the club.

Credibility

Asked about the future of his term and the current lack of credibility in this management, the president understands that the reality of Brazilian football is very difficult and there are very few teams with credibility in the market.

“There must be political gestures so that we can build technical gestures,” commented the president.

Barcellos also understands that the team let slip crucial points in the Brazilian Championship and that the assembly of the squad was done incorrectly, resulting in a team unbalanced in technical, physical, and mental terms.

“Brazilian football has been very balanced for some years. The team that enters the pre-Libertadores to the last relegated has a difference of eight points. This demonstrates the balance,” he stated.

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Conflicts and D’Alessandro's Departure

With Internacional's turbulent year and the fight until the last round against relegation to Serie B, information leaked about possible conflicts and friction within the squad. Alessandro Barcellos understands that these are “consequences of work” and comments that there should have been more dissatisfaction with the situation.

“There were few conflicts, there should have been more. There should have been more accountability among the players than what happened,” said Barcellos.

The departure of Idol D’Alessandro from the position of sports director was also a topic in the interview. Much was said about a possible dismissal due to a troubled relationship with the president.

“It was a very tough year for all of us, but I imagine for D’Ale as well, in a relatively new role for him… But I never had any problem with him.”

Debt and Next Season

The president understands that 2026 will be a year of recovery and stated that there are profound changes happening in the football department. Additionally, Alessandro Barcellos emphasizes that a financial restructuring is necessary within Inter.

“The club's debt is around 850 million reais,” he declared. “Our big problem today is facing the indebtedness,” said Alessandro Barcellos.

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