President Erick Thohir warned Inter have to respect FFP parameters but “if players are staying, make sure they understand what it means to play for Inter.”
The patron seemed angry after a 2-1 win over Empoli, which secured fourth place and Europa League qualification.
“I met with the players and Roberto Mancini. I said thank you to them,” Thohir told Class CNBC.
President Erick Thohir warned Inter have to respect FFP parameters but “if players are staying, make sure they understand what it means to play for Inter.”
The patron seemed angry after a 2-1 win over Empoli, which secured fourth place and Europa League qualification.
“I met with the players and Roberto Mancini. I said thank you to them,” Thohir told Class CNBC.
“It's been a good season – not perfect, because we were in first place before slipping down but still a good season. It's time to appreciate them because they've tried their best.
“If you look at the number of points we have, we have about 15 points more than we did after this many matches last year and more than we've had in other seasons recently so it's a good signal. It's also good for our core team to have more experience for next season.”
Mancini said he wants reinforcements, but Thohir had some stern words for his Coach and squad.
“It's not an excuse but the reality: we have to bring in players of course, but we've also signed a Financial Fair Play agreement and we have to respect that. We have to achieve the FFP parameters.
“I think we've passed this year. We've been trying our hardest as a management team to achieve the numbers. You buy and you sell but that doesn't mean that Inter aren't a top team in Italy and it doesn't mean we can't be in the Europa League or even the Champions League.
“We need to balance things in the transfer market but that doesn't mean we won't bring in players.
"Some players will stay and some won't. But I've told my management and the Coach that if they are staying, make sure they understand what it means to play for Inter and wear Inter's jersey.
“They have to have mental strength, we can't keep going up and down. OK, you get ups and downs in football but we can't afford to do this in every match. We have to be consistent, we have to fight, we have to give our best.
“If not then they're not Inter and it's better that they go. But anyone who wants to stay should understand what this jersey means.
“Despite all my weaknesses, I want to give my best. It's the same for the manager, there are no immortal managers. But the most important thing is that the management, the Coach and the players have one vision: Inter as a top team has to qualify but we have to be realistic and understand the other side of Financial Fair Play.
“We will bring players in again during the summer but in reality we have to balance things. We've been successful in this. I think Piero Ausilio is doing a good job so thank you, but we have to continue.”