Beppe Marotta credits Simone Inzaghi with making the Inter ‘players at ease’ with him, assuring the club has a ‘successful business model’ that will continue.
The former Juventus director is an old hand at celebrating Serie A titles, but admits this one feels different, especially as it was won in a Derby della Madonnina against their arch-rivals Milan.
“We dedicate this title to our President Steven Zhang, who is celebrating at a distance and couldn’t be here with us,” Marotta told DAZN.
“We must also give the credit to Simone Inzaghi, who proved himself not just a fine coach, but a winning one too. He is the leader of this group.
“I thank all those behind to scenes who supported the team and the club, we all contributed in our own small way to ensure the team run by Simone can achieve this Scudetto and the incredible achievement of the second star.”
Inzaghi influence
It has been said there is a family atmosphere at Inter and all the players generally get along well, which Marotta again puts on the tactician, as well as the choices made on the transfer market.
“The human element is essential, as you can have great players, but if they are not also great men, it becomes more difficult to form a team.
“I again credit Inzaghi, as every coach has his own method and language with the team, he is perfect at creating a rapport with the players and they feel at ease with him. He is like a friend or a former teammate more than anything else.
“He achieved the best out of these players, both on and off the field, and that winning mentality therefore also circulated rapidly among the rest of the team. That includes the 12 new players who arrived this season, let us not forget.
“I also believe it is important to have a core group of Italian players who understand what it means to play in Italy, to suffer away to the smaller clubs and get those results.”
Inter have also shown a remarkable ability to renovate and continue to improve, as few expected them to become even more successful after losing Antonio Conte, Romelu Lukaku, Andre Onana, Marcelo Brozovic and Milan Skriniar.
“We respect the economic and financial sustainability of the club, but I am very confident in the human value of the players, coach and directors. If anyone does leave, they can always be replaced well by evaluating not just their football skills, but their work ethic and sense of belonging.
“We have a business model that has been successful in recent years and we will continue to use it well.”