Key Takeaways
- Beppe Marotta has won his tenth Serie A title, marking his first success as president of Inter Milan
- The club president has strongly backed head coach Cristian Chivu to remain in charge for the long term despite his limited top-level management experience
- Inter secured the championship after rebuilding their squad following a trophyless season and the departure of former manager Simone Inzaghi
Inter Milan president Beppe Marotta has celebrated his tenth Italian league crown. This victory marks the first time he has lifted the Scudetto while serving as the club’s president. He immediately turned his focus to the future. He wants manager Cristian Chivu to stay at the San Siro for many years to come.
Marotta spoke to DAZN Italia shortly after securing the title. He admitted he never dreamed he would win the league as club president. He described the achievement as remarkable. He thanked previous presidents including Pellegrini, Moratti and Zhang for their inspiration. He also praised the fans and current owners for creating a calm working environment.
The victory carries special significance for Chivu. The Romanian boss only took charge days before the Club World Cup began. He replaced Simone Inzaghi, who left the club by mutual consent. Inzaghi had departed following a disappointing campaign. The team had lost the Champions League final and missed the Scudetto by a single point the previous season.
Marotta explained the thinking behind hiring Chivu. He called it a courageous decision. However, he stressed they had no doubts about the coach’s abilities. Chivu won the Treble as a player at Inter. He also captained Ajax at just twenty-one years of age. His success with the Inter youth team and his rescue of Parma from relegation proved his quality.
The season faced some difficult moments. Inter crashed out of the Champions League play-offs against Bodo/Glimt. They also struggled in several big matches. Marotta stood by his manager during these tests. He stated that he never dismisses coaches mid-season. He believes managers need support rather than blame when results turn sour.
Inter now look ahead to the Coppa Italia final against Lazio on May thirteenth. They are also planning for next season. Marotta confirmed he speaks regularly with Chivu about new signings. The owners will set the financial limits. The club wants to mix youth with experience. They aim to sign the best Italian talents available in the market.
Regarding specific targets, Marotta commented on defender Marco Palestra. The Atalanta player is currently on loan at Cagliari. Marotta said the player has a bright future but does not belong to Inter. He also addressed Alessandro Bastoni. The defender has been linked with moves to Barcelona and Liverpool. Marotta stressed the importance of keeping players who bring winning habits and strong motivation to the dressing room.