Whilst Inter took a key step forward in the Champions League, their off-pitch issues are still a cause for concern, with just 13 months left to pay over €300m back to US fund Oaktree.
The Nerazzurri secured a vital 2-0 win over Benfica in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, with goals from Nicolo Barella and Romelu Lukaku allowing Simone Inzaghi’s side to put one foot in the semi-finals.
Reaching the next stage of the Champions League would also further increase Inter’s earnings from the competition, something that could prove vital as they look to navigate their choppy financial waters.
As highlighted by Corriere dello Sport, Inter have to pay back US fund Oaktree around €350m following the loan agreement that was made back in May 2021. The deadline for this is May 2024, giving them just 13 months to resolve the situation.
Should Suning fail to pay back this loan, Oaktree would take over and become the new owners of the club. As such, president Steven Zhang and the company are now expected to lower their demands for the club as they look to find a new buyer, with Bahraini investment fund Investcorp reportedly interested.
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