As the new Serie A season kicks off, Inter Milan is set to defend their title with a sense of stability and confidence, starting with their opener against Genoa on Saturday. While other top teams are making major changes, Inter has kept things steady, making them the frontrunners once again.
Last season, Inter cruised to their 20th league title, and despite some off-field changes, like the club’s ownership shifting to US investment fund Oaktree, the team has managed to avoid the kind of turmoil that often accompanies such transitions. Oaktree has kept the club’s leadership intact, retaining Giuseppe Marotta and Alessandro Antonello, with Marotta also taking on the role of club president. This continuity has allowed Inter to focus on what really matters—staying strong on the pitch.
Key players like Simone Inzaghi and Nicolo Barella have committed their futures to the club with new contracts, and star striker Lautaro Martinez has extended his stay until 2029. Meanwhile, Inter has made smart moves in the transfer market, picking up Mehdi Taremi and Piotr Zielinski on free transfers, all while keeping an eye on the club’s finances.
In contrast, their main competitors, particularly AC Milan and Juventus, are navigating through more turbulent waters. Milan, under new coach Paulo Fonseca, remains something of a mystery this season. Juventus, now led by Thiago Motta, is undergoing a significant overhaul, with several key players on their way out as the club looks to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Napoli, too, faces challenges under new coach Antonio Conte, especially with the unsettled Victor Osimhen potentially on his way out.
As Inter gears up to start the season, their rivals are still finding their footing, making Inter’s path to retaining the Scudetto seem a bit clearer, at least for now.
