SportItalia Journalist’s Shocking Revelation: “Ausilio Agreed Terms With De Zerbi & Marotta Said No” | OneFootball

Sportitalia journalist Michele Criscitiello provided an update on the summer dispute between Beppe Marotta and Piero Ausilio.

According to Criscitello via FCInter1908, Ausilio was on the verge of luring Roberto De Zerbi to San Siro.

Indeed, the Inter Milan sporting director had reportedly wrapped up a deal with the Olympique Marseille manager.

With Simone Inzaghi on his way to Al-Hilal, the Nerazzurri had to act in a hurry.

Time was a critical factor, with the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on the horizon.

Therefore, they were scouring the market for an immediate replacement.

Como’s head coach, Cesc Fabregas, had initially emerged as the club’s top candidate to fill the void.

However, the Spaniard turned down Inter’s approach out of loyalty to the Lariani.

Meanwhile, last season’s Serie A runners-up quickly turned to Cristian Chivu.

The Romanian took charge roughly two weeks before Inter’s trip to the United States.

Yet, the team faltered at the tournament, failing to advance from the opening knockout stage.

Michele Criscitello Reveals Summer Disagreement Between Piero Ausilio & Beppe Marotta

UDINE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 18:Piero Ausilio of FC Internazionale during the Serie A match between Udinese Calcio and FC Internazionale at Dacia Arena on September 18, 2022 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Inter’s decision to appoint Chivu remains a polarizing subject.

Indeed, the 44-year-old lacks experience in senior management, yet it didn’t stop Marotta from handing him the reins.

On the other hand, Ausilio had other ideas.

He wanted De Zerbi to take Inzaghi’s place and made concrete steps to sign the former Sassuolo coach.

However, Marotta didn’t agree.

“If you aren’t aware that Inzaghi already has an agreement with the Saudi’s, it means that you’re distracted,” Criscitello stated.

“If you go to London to get Fabregas and he stays at Como, it means that you don’t have any appeal.

“And if you take Chivu, it means you’re unprepared and that you declined the alternatives that Ausilio proposed.

“Piero wraps up De Zerbi, Marotta chooses Chivu. He who causes his own misery has no one to blame but himself.”