Inter CEO Beppe Marotta admits Romelu Lukaku’s future at Inter remains uncertain but the club has faith in coach Simone Inzaghi. The Nerazzurri slipped to a surprising defeat to Bologna at the weekend, prompting more speculation about Inzaghi’s future beyond this season. Speaking with Sky Sport Italia, Marotta addressed the rumours surrounding the coach as well as clarifying the clubs position on Lukaku’s loan:
“Lukaku? Talking about it now would be premature. In June, he’ll return to Chelsea and then it will be a new scenario before us, and we’ll see what we can do.
“He wants to stay, so definitely knowing what he wants, we’ll see if we’re able to go back to negotiations and negotiate a return here with us for next season.”
“The path we’ve been on the past couple years has been satisfactory, but the coach and the team must do more to solve the problem of inconsistency.
“We, as a club, are always ready to support them, but it’s ultimately up to them to find a solution by talking and confronting one another over in training.
“We’ve done well in the cup competitions, but our most coveted goal is to win the Scudetto. After the defeat against Bologna, we’ll ask the coach to give the team even more focus and motivation so that we definitely don’t lose sight of our minimum objective for the season, which is qualification for the Champions League.
“Our obligation is to do right by the fans, Simone Inzaghi is a top young coach, he has everything it takes to succeed and we’ve never lacked any faith in him.
“Lautaro’s words? We felt that he had the right attitude, and we appreciated what he said. His words are proof that he has a sense of belonging, and that he feels deeply attached to the shirt, now it’s up to the team to return to training, and then get themselves back on course.
“At the moment there are a number players whose deals are expiring. From a more emotional perspective, everyone should be rewarded with a new deal, but we have to make tough choices and we’re working to build a competitive team.
“We have to thank the owners because, despite all the criticisms they’ve received, the club has never been lacking for anything from them.
“There’s total harmony and unity on the pitch, if there hadn’t been we would have taken different measures.
“Everyone is rowing in the same direction,” he emphasized.
