Inter Milan’s recent transfer market strategy has come under scrutiny as the value produced on the pitch from their latest acquisitions appears insufficient. While a comprehensive analysis is challenging midway through the season, the contributions from new signings such as Palacios, Martinez, Taremi, and Zielinski have been minimal. Adding Buchanan and Acerbi’s renewal to the mix only leaves a more bitter aftertaste.
Calciomercaro detail how the contrast with other clubs’ activities is stark. While many teams may be in worse positions than Inter, they at least give the impression of actively seeking solutions through market opportunities. In contrast, Inter’s last significant transfer window was the one that brought in Frattesi and Thuram, part of a revolution that led to the Scudetto, but also saw the departures of key players like Onana and Brozovic.
There have been some smaller operations, like the acquisition of Bisseck, which made sense in the context of that transfer window. However, since then, Inter seems to have stopped investing seriously in young, strong, and promising players. The club’s management appears to be navigating a labyrinth of directives that have so far only resulted in stagnation.
The summer signings of Palacios and Martinez were initially judged as risky, and now Thomas Perez might be added to that list. The recent counter-offer from Newell’s Old Boys seems to have irritated Inter, potentially leading them to abandon this €8 million operation and focus solely on the deal for Sucic, born in 2003. It appears that Inter has suddenly lost sight of the middle ground, exemplified by 25-year-old players like Buongiorno.
In a January transfer window where other clubs are actively looking to the market, Inter seems to be dividing its attention between the infirmary and hoping for good fortune. The club’s budget has been invested in secondary deals, leading to a period of austerity that clashes with the current needs of the team, which require immediate interventions.
The situation leaves Inter fans in a state of confusion, caught between memories of celebrations in the Duomo and the current reality. While the team continues to perform its duties on the pitch, there’s a growing sense of fragility that needs to be addressed through targeted investments. It’s clear that the club must reconsider its strategy and return to the approach that brought success with signings like Frattesi and Thuram, balancing immediate needs with future potential.
