Inter Milan’s 3-1 first-leg defeat against Bodo/Glimt has left the club in serious danger of a Champions League exit which could have significant financial consequences as the summer transfer window approaches, according to Tuttosport.
The Nerazzurri earned over €185 million from their Champions League campaign last season.
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Indeed, a boon which proved decisive in helping the the club makes a profit of 35.4 million euros.
And put an end to years of damaging financial losses.
Including a record deficit of 246 million euros in 2020-21.
Inter Milan could miss out on over €60m if they fail to overtake Bodo/Glimt
LUGANO, SWITZERLAND – JULY 12: Giuseppe Marotta, CEO of FC Internazionale Sport, during the pre-season friendly match between FC Lugano and FC Internazionale at Cornaredo Stadium on July 12, 2022 in Lugano, Switzerland. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Not reaching the round of 16 this time would represent a shortfall of more than 60 million euros compared to twelve months ago.
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A gap which could therefore prove very difficult to fill, according to Tuttosport, via FCInter1908.
Oaktree has already booked substantial funds for a summer investment.
Indeed, with a new goalkeeper, at least one defender, a winger in case of departure from Dumfries, and a midfielder or two, all on the wish list.
However, without the full weight of Champions League revenue, these ambitious plans may need to be reassessed.
Additionally, for the first time since the Covid-era sales of Hakimi and Lukaku, Inter could find themselves under pressure to sell a top player simply to balance the books.
