Atmosphere of measured lightness around Cristian Chivu during the Perth expedition. The Nerazzurri coach is aware that the market is still missing a winger, but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport, his analysis remains calm and straightforward, with no intention of putting pressure on the club.
Marotta and Ausilio know and share the internal issues, as well as the importance of closing the right deals at the right time. This is evidenced by the signing of John Stones, a 32-year-old defender who represents an exception to the traditional parameters imposed by the ownership. There is no difference of opinion between the coach and the management, who embarked on a long-term path a year ago and have already won the league title and the Coppa Italia together. The shared desire to dominate has not diminished.
Inter is in no hurry: the squad is competitive and the club wants to avoid rash moves in a market made peculiar by delays related to the World Cup. The directors intend not to fall into the trap of prices inflated by the anxiety to fix everything quickly. They often recall having secured the signing of Manuel Akanji on very favorable terms, who arrived on the last day of the 2025 transfer window. Perhaps a lucky case, perhaps not.
This summer has been more complex: Dumfries‘ decision to leave for 20 million forced the club to invest a significant sum in his replacement. Inter had identified Palestra, then Khalaili, but failed to land either for completely different reasons. The club considers it justifiable to have a period of adjustment that allows them to correct course. This is a principle embraced first and foremost by Chivu, who after the friendly in Hong Kong against Manchester City emphasized the importance of “having patience and choosing well.”
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