Former Inter President Massimo Moratti is reportedly considering leading a shock move to buy back the club, but he denies the story.
The patron sold a majority share of the Nerazzurri to Indonesian tycoon Erick Thohir in November 2013, retaining a 29.5 per cent share.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, though, Moratti is entertaining the possibility of taking back a portion of the shares and reclaiming control of Inter, less than one-and-a-half years after he sold it.
Former Inter President Massimo Moratti is reportedly considering leading a shock move to buy back the club, but he denies the story.
The patron sold a majority share of the Nerazzurri to Indonesian tycoon Erick Thohir in November 2013, retaining a 29.5 per cent share.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, though, Moratti is entertaining the possibility of taking back a portion of the shares and reclaiming control of Inter, less than one-and-a-half years after he sold it.
The operation would reportedly involve forming a supporters’ trust that would bring together a number of Italian businessmen close to Inter, such as former Inter President Ernesto Pellegrini and Pirelli CEO Marco Tronchetti Provera, with investors from the United States and the UK.
It is understood that Moratti has already contacted a law firm to investigate the possibility of actioning such a plan.
Moratti's decision, the Gazzetta speculates, may stem from his disappointment at Inter's poor results under the new presidency, combined with a concern that Thohir may not be able to provide Inter with the close leadership it requires.
However, the former President has since denied the story, issuing a brief statement.
“Thohir has everything it takes to do well,” Moratti has told SportMediaset.