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Inter Milan is set to earn €80 million from this season's Champions League campaign, as owner Oaktree mandates a focus on signing Under-25 players for future transfers.
Inter Milan’s impressive run in the Champions League is not only boosting their reputation but also delivering significant financial benefits. With a focus on maintaining sporting competitiveness, the club is balancing this success with owner Oaktree Capital’s directives to lower the squad's average age and salary bill, which will heavily influence their next transfer window.
So far, Inter has earned €59 million from their participation in this season’s Champions League, with an additional €7.9 million guaranteed if they qualify as group winners and a further €11 million for reaching the Round of 16. Combined, this could bring Inter’s Champions League revenue to around €80 million, making it their second-highest earnings from the competition, behind the €100 million earned during their 2022/23 campaign, when they reached the final.
Oaktree’s Market Vision: Under-25 Players Only
While this financial windfall is crucial, Oaktree has made it clear that Inter’s transfer strategy must focus on signing Under-25 players to ensure both a competitive team and a more marketable club for a potential future sale. This shift in approach will require a departure from recent signings such as Acerbi, Sommer, Mkhitaryan, and Zielinski, who were added despite being near or above 30 years old.
Inter’s ability to stay competitive while following these strict directives will be key to their long-term success. With this season’s strong European campaign, Inter has once again proven its credibility in Europe, showing that it can build a team capable of thriving even under financial and age-related constraints.
Champions League Revenue Breakdown:
- Current earnings: €59 million
- Potential additional earnings:
- €7.9 million for finishing first in the group
- €11 million for reaching the Round of 16
If Inter reaches the knockout stages, their total revenue from this year’s Champions League could exceed €80 million, a testament to the balance they’ve struck between financial and sporting success.