Giuseppe Pastore commented on Inter‘s transfer market situation during Cronache Mondiali, dismissing any concerns about the timing of the Nerazzurri’s transfer campaign. The journalist emphasized that the slowdown in operations affects all teams, and is not a specific problem for the Milanese club.

“Worried about Inter’s transfer market? No, as long as the others are also at a standstill, it’s a general issue,” said Pastore. The journalist highlighted the advantage of starting with an already winning squad: “In fact, Inter has the advantage of having a squad that has already won a Scudetto and will therefore sort things out.”

According to Pastore, the strategy was clearly outlined by Marotta on the day of the presentation: “Look, for an Akanji, who arrives on August 30th, even this year maybe… look, we are also waiting, like everyone else, for the sales.”

The journalist then cited an interview with Barella published in the Gazzetta, in which the midfielder indicated the Champions League as the main objective: “In recent years, Inter has gotten us used to declaring a goal. And, as it happens, that is always the direction in the seasons. Barella said, this time let’s try to go further in the Champions, not necessarily to win it, but…”