Inter Milan’s impressive run in the Champions League is not only bringing sporting glory but also significant financial benefits. The club’s strategy of maintaining high sporting competitiveness while focusing on reducing the average age of the squad and wage bill is paying dividends. This approach aligns with Oaktree Capital Management’s directives, which have been clearly communicated to those involved in the club’s operations.
Calciomercato report how the upcoming summer transfer window is generating considerable interest, as Inter’s market operators will need to adapt their strategies to comply with the ownership’s explicit request to focus on signing players under 25 years old. This shift in transfer policy presents both challenges and opportunities for the club.
Inter’s recent success in the transfer market, operating on a zero-balance basis while still attracting experienced players like Acerbi, Mkhitaryan, Dzeko, Zielinski, and Sommer, has helped build a team with significant credibility in Europe. This success is reflected in the club’s Champions League revenues this season.
To date, Inter have already secured approximately €59 million from their Champions League campaign. This figure could increase by at least another €7.9 million (the minimum for qualifying as eighth) and an additional €11 million for reaching the round of 16. In total, direct qualification to the round of 16 as one of the top 8 teams could see Inter’s Champions League earnings reach around €80 million.
This potential €80 million windfall would represent the second-best historical result for the club in terms of Champions League revenue, surpassed only by the €100 million earned in the 2022/23 season when they reached the final. Achieving this financial milestone at the round of 16 stage underscores the significance of Inter’s current European campaign.
While this target hasn’t been secured yet, the recent victory against RB Leipzig has brought it within reach. As Inter continues to balance sporting success with financial prudence, the club’s performance in the Champions League remains crucial to its overall strategy and financial health.
