Re: Official FC Inter thread

[rincon]

The only problem with Zapata is his age. Similar level to Lukaku at the moment imo, but Zapata is 30 and will decline in 2 seasons or so while Lukaku has 2 years to improve or at least have more longevity.

Given Inter's finances might as well go for Vlahovic and gamble on a long term solution rather than spend big money on Zapata and have to look for alternatives soon enough.

[Arquitecto]

The problem with Zapata is that he just is not a top level striker. Beyond one sensational year the rest have yet to reach even 20 goals.

Being 30 now and nearly past his prime doesnt help.

Its like they are trying to get another Lukaku who is tall, strong and can finish but he is nowhere near him.

Not that Lukaku is exactly a big game striker by any means but its a substantial downgrade.

[rincon]

Zapata isn't simply a tall, strong, finished though. He is more than his phisicality. Excellent to link up and generally a very complete profile.

Lukaku is a better player, but I guess I just don't rate him as highly as others. If you have to replace him, Zapata is not that much of a drop. A bigger problem is to replace Hakimi. And the biggest problem is to replace Conte.

Anyway, as I said, rather gamble on Vlahovic in any case.

[Vibe]

Classic Inter.

You have to have that masochistic undertone within your personality if you want to support this club.

[Arquitecto]

Zapata isn't simply a tall, strong, finished though. He is more than his phisicality. Excellent to link up and generally a very complete profile.

Lukaku is a better player, but I guess I just don't rate him as highly as others. If you have to replace him, Zapata is not that much of a drop. A bigger problem is to replace Hakimi. And the biggest problem is to replace Conte.

Anyway, as I said, rather gamble on Vlahovic in any case.

Zapata has had an impressive last 3 seasons but that really was just his prime and for me I see him mostly has a physical player.


I dont rate Lukaku as high as others either as unlike Zapata, Lukaku basically doesnt come through in big games at all.

Didn't at the Euros, doesnt for Inter in the UCL let alone the laughable EL final performance.

For Inter fans there is solace as sometimes it is better to cash out on a player at this age, a perspective I once never shared when Milan sold Kaka, which devastated me.

[Kaladin]

According to Sky Sport Italia, Romelu Lukaku has informed Inter that he wants to join Chelsea, so the club must now extract the maximum possible fee https://t.co/QD1bGhmJSB #FCIM #CFC #Lukaku

— footballitalia (@footballitalia) August 4, 2021

The difference between Inter and Milan:

Inter: Bows down to the demands and whims of its player (Lukaku)

Milan: Doesn't budge or defer for any player, the club is bigger than anyone (Hakan and Donnarumma)

Know your level.

[Warrior]

How much was the salary of ANTONIO Donnarumma ?

[Kaladin]

@Inter e #Lukaku sarà addio. Il belga ha fatto sapere che vuole il @ChelseaFC. Ora manca l'accordo tra #Inter e #Chelseahttps://t.co/bOOiLTsCVb

— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) August 4, 2021

Its official gentlemen

Someone check in on Robes please, i honestly fear for him

[S]

Are Chelsea really doubling his salary? I mean he's a good player but these are insane sums being spent on a player who's not really elite if you ask me.

Inter would be winners in this deal if they reinvest most of that money but considering their situation, don't think it's happening.

Just goes to.show the spending power of these rich Arab and Russian owners and likewise the poor economic situation of Serie A.

[Kaladin]

Are Chelsea really doubling his salary? I mean he's a good player but these are insane sums being spent on a player who's not really elite if you ask me.

Inter would be winners in this deal if they reinvest most of that money but considering their situation, don't think it's happening.

Just goes to.show the spending power of these rich Arab and Russian owners and likewise the poor economic situation of Serie A.

The alternatives are Kane and Haaland, both whom will demand ginormous fees

Lukaku will guarantee them 20+ goals a season against non-top 6 sides, and rest assured, his first touch hasn't changed, he hasn't morphed into something else. Its just that relative to the pace of Serie A, his first touch is insane by Italy's standards

[Kaladin]

Chelsea are getting confident to sign Lukaku soon. Direct talks with Inter, new official bid coming. €12m net per season + add ons offered to Romelu who’s open to re-join Chelsea #CFC

Inter are considering Duván Zapata as replacement - and Atalanta will go for Tammy Abraham.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2021

[Kaladin]

According to reports in Italy, the Zhang family forced Inter directors to sell Romelu Lukaku to Chelsea and neither Beppe Marotta nor Simone Inzaghi took it too well. https://t.co/0qS0JNWjSs #FCIM #Inter #SerieA #Calcio #CFC #Chelsea

— footballitalia (@footballitalia) August 5, 2021

Wow shit really is hitting the fan, I can't see Inzaghi leaving due to how he left Lazio with Lotito. But Ausillio and the other club directors, i can see them leave.

There's also some rumblings of de Vrij wanting to leave as well

Now that is some sad stuff, the team is being dismantled left and right. Lets see if they'll cash in on de Vrij and Lautaro.

Inter 2021-22

Handanovic
Skriniar-Radu-Bastoni
Darmian-Barella-Brozovic-Perisic
Hakan
Sanchez-Zapata

That team would barely finish top 4

[M99]

Chelsea are now pushing to sign Romelu Lukaku, and to complete the deal as soon as possible. #CFC

Lukaku’s open to accept personal terms [€12m net] - if Inter and Chelsea will agree on fee/details.

New official Chelsea bid coming soon - fee expected to be more than €110m.

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2021

[Arquitecto]

Can anyone make a case for how Zhang isn't a terrible owner?

All this hype when he came because he is young and pretty along with the cringe inducing marketing spiel like Juventus.

They change the logo into something terrible, take away the iconic sponsor.

Drive Conte away, then their star player and most likely Lautaro.

Chinese owners are always the WORST Ask Milan

[Casciavit]

Just read a report that Inter will liquidate if they don't sell their top players. How'd they even get in such a position?

[Kaladin]

Just read a report that Inter will liquidate if they don't sell their top players. How'd they even get in such a position?

And certain people were casting doubts on my analysis of Inter's finances

Inter is ruined, nothing good ever comes out of Chinese ownership, i can see them sell 2-3 more players tbh

A moment of silence for Hakan who went to Inter to..

Hakan Calhanoglu is ‘very happy’ to have joined Inter after leaving their arch rivals Milan for free. ‘I want to win something during my time in Italy.’ https://t.co/9R5c6vNcSk #FCIM #ACMilan #Calhanoglu #SerieA #SerieATIM #TUR pic.twitter.com/cx66mRKuCJ

— footballitalia (@footballitalia) June 22, 2021

[Kaladin]

BREAKING: Inter Milan is heading towards Liquidation. The plan is to sell every player who receives a bid. Selling Lukaku isn’t the end: Lautaro Martinez, Barella, De Vrij. No-one can be certain of wearing the Inter shirt next season.

(Source: @Corriere)

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 7, 2021

[Perucho21]

Im curious, what happened? They just won Serie A, i thought things were looking up

[Hapless_Hans]

Imagine asking "what happened" after 18 months of Covid.

The clubs that were juggling with debt and living on edge have been fucked thoroughly

The financial industry doesn't care about sentiment, they want your'their' money. You think Elliott management will be different?

[Perucho21]

Well I thought it was more thorough than just getting crippled by the pandemic. If that is the main reason then okay, just thought there was more to it

[Jay29]

As I understand it, Inter's owners Suning are hurting for cash big time.

China's government told its businesses to pull back investment in European football, which obviously doesn't help Inter's finances, especially during a pandemic. On top of that, Suning's own business in China is failing due to the pandemic. Suning had to close down its Chinese Super Club team Jiangsu Suning after they won the title, by some coincidence.

There's some other stuff too which I found here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/FCInterMilan/comments/ozo0vb/where_did_it_all_go_wrong_for_suning/

It sounds like they banked on the Super League hauling them out of trouble but that fell through, so their only option now is to sell their prized players. Reports of them being close to liquidation aren't factual as far I know, since they're still signing players, but it does seem like they're players are available for a certain price.

[Hapless_Hans]

Well I thought it was more thorough than just getting crippled by the pandemic. If that is the main reason then okay, just thought there was more to it

There's surely more to it, probably the owners are fucking frauds and criminals, too

[S]

This is beautiful news as a Juventus fan but this is a sad situation for Serie A as a league

Need ESL asap

[Vibe]

No real fan would be happy about this, it's just sad for Serie A as a whole, things were looking up for the league and top players were joining clubs other than Juventus.

Hello darkness my old friend I guess, just another day in life of an Inter fan.

Seems like Perez wasn't crazy after all.

[Lord Spencer]

Lack of competition is bad for the league and will provide a blank check for Juve to walk the league.

Milan and serie A needs a strong Inter.

[S]

BREAKING: Tottenham have agreed a fee for Lautaro Martínez worth in excess of £60million, beating off interest from Arsenal.

The Inter Milan forward would play alongside Harry Kane, who Spurs have maintained will not be sold.

(Source: The Times) pic.twitter.com/fHRqYnXLC3

— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 8, 2021

@Kaladin

Their collapse is worse than Barca's. Just that they're not as relevant as Barca or Messi for people to give a shit about.

Italy wins a European championship but it's domestic league is in shambles. Sad state of affairs.

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