Inter, Marotta: "No Palestra, Frattesi staying put" | OneFootball

Before the match between Atalanta and Inter, the President of the European vice-champions, Giuseppe Marotta, spoke to DAZN microphones, also touching on some market movements.

Inter, Marotta on DAZN: “We will look at the market knowing it is a poor market, I categorically exclude Palestra”

Just minutes before the start of the match at the Gewiss Stadium between Atalanta and Inter, Inter's President, Beppe Marotta, spoke to DAZN about the market and the 2025 report in the last match of the year. Here are his statements to DAZN:

On Frattesi

“First of all, I want to clarify that Chivu was not talking about disciplinary behavior. Frattesi has always behaved well. Chivu was referring to a situation where those who do not play consistently might consider alternatives. We do not want to hold anyone back, but it is not the case because Frattesi has not expressed the intention to leave. But the market has not started yet, we will have the opportunity to discuss with him. Frattesi is a serious professional and also a good player.”

On Conte

“Conte's statements? I don't want to get into a controversy, Conte is a good communicator and knows how to divert attention. The favorite is clearly Napoli, they are the reigning champions, have invested significant money, and have technical continuity, being the only team that has not changed coach. We will all fight to the end, but Napoli is certainly the favorite. And this is not a controversy, it is a note of merit.”

On Palestra

“Replacing Dumfries? I can categorically exclude Palestra. He is not a target, he belongs to Atalanta, and it's useless to pursue paths that lead nowhere. We will look at the market well aware that it is a poor market, without many solutions. But like everyone else, we have the obligation to see if we can add something to a group that has already proven to be up to the task.”

On 2025

“66% of Inter fans judged 2025 positively? I am pleased, it is a testament to the appreciation for the work done by the entire club both in sports and corporate areas, which also led to closing a very important balance sheet. It is a testament of esteem that flatters us all.”

Raffaele Morra

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