Marotta: ‘Inter are strong, we will overcome this unexpected and difficult moment’ | OneFootball

Inter President Beppe Marotta insists that the club is ‘strong’ and that they will be able to ‘overcome this unexpected and difficult moment’ following the 5-0 hammering by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final and the subsequent departure of head coach Simone Inzaghi.

Inter were beaten 5-0 by PSG in the final of the Champions League on Saturday night, the heaviest ever defeat in a European Cup final.

Then, just three days later, the club confirmed that Inzaghi had left his position as head coach via mutual agreement. The 49-year-old is now expected to take over as head coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal.

epa12148236 Simone Inzaghi looks disappointed after receiving the runner-up medals of the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano in Munich, Germany 31 May 2025. EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER

The situation leaves Inter looking for a new head coach, with the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup fast approaching, kicking off on June 14.

Cesc Fabregas has been tipped as the first-choice option for the Nerazzurri to replace Inzaghi, but Como insist that they are confident the Spaniard will continue in his current project.

What Marotta said about Inter on Wednesday

While certain Nerazzurri executives are in London to work on potential deals, Marotta was on home soil on Wednesday, in attendance for the funeral of former club President Ernesto Pellegrini.

Marotta did not directly speak about Inter’s ongoing advances for Fabregas, nor their search for a new head coach generally, but provided assurances that the club are in a stable position and that they will be able to ‘overcome’ a difficult last week.

Giuseppe Marotta, during the friendly game soccer match against FC Lugano in Lugano, Switzerland, 12 July 2022,. EPA-EFE/Alessandro Crinari

“We’re a strong Inter. We will be able to overcome this unexpected and difficult moment, which, however, does not scare us,” Marotta said, via TMW.

“We work for the good of Inter, and we will always do that with passion, determination and a sense of belonging that we have always shown in recent years.”