Inter insist Sunderland must pay for Ricky Alvarez, as the clubs await a FIFA judgement.
The Argentinian joined the Black Cats on loan last season, with a clause requiring them to buy the player for €10m if they avoided relegation.
The Wearsiders did stay in the Premier League, but refused to buy the midfielder, as he had been suffering with a knee injury, with the case being referred to FIFA for arbitration.
Inter insist Sunderland must pay for Ricky Alvarez, as the clubs await a FIFA judgement.
The Argentinian joined the Black Cats on loan last season, with a clause requiring them to buy the player for €10m if they avoided relegation.
The Wearsiders did stay in the Premier League, but refused to buy the midfielder, as he had been suffering with a knee injury, with the case being referred to FIFA for arbitration.
“We’ve made our arguments on this,” financial officer Michael Williamson told reporters at a Press conference to present this year’s accounts.
“The situation is still ongoing though, so I can’t tell you where it will swing. FIFA is working on this, and we’re co-operating with the investigation, the judgement will be communicated when it arrives.
“However, we’re sure we’re in the right. It’s important for every club to respect the FIFA regulations, if they don’t they’re not cut out for football.”
Sporting director Piero Ausilio also had his say on the matter.
“All of our defences are based on something clear and well-written in English. We believe we’ve respected our rights in full.
“There was a loan with the unique condition of a large redemption in the event of staying up, regardless of appearances, without excuses.
“They found something else instead, which we consider unjust. In a few days FIFA will make a judgement, but we’re relying on the agreement [with Sunderland].
“The player has been sold to Sunderland, and that will be recognised by FIFA.”