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Beppe Marotta has criticised Italy’s “bureaucratic slowness” and praised Inter Milan’s financial transformation after the historic acquisition of San Siro alongside AC Milan. Speaking at the Football Business Forum at SDA Bocconi in Milan, the Inter president called the deal a “historic milestone” for both the city and Italian football. However, he warned that systemic inertia continues to hold the country back. “We’ve signed a historic agreement for Milan and Italian sport,” Marotta said, with quotes via FCInterNews. “San Siro is a structure full of history and values, but it needed to be modernised. The signature is only the first step – perseverance is the key word. Dr. Ralph has closely monitored the process, as has Milan president Scaroni. “We hope to have the new stadium ready within five years, ideally by Euro 2032. Across Europe, €15 billion has been invested in stadiums in recent years; in Italy, only three have been modernised. There’s too much bureaucratic slowness.” Inter President Marotta: ‘New San Siro Benefits Everyone’ The Inter president insisted that modern infrastructure benefits both clubs and communities, lamenting how Italy’s outdated systems have left domestic football lagging far behind. “A new stadium would be a benefit for everyone,” he continued. “Inter and Milan are now in foreign hands, which shows Italy can’t sustain an elite model on its own. “What’s happening in Milan should make everyone reflect on our bureaucracy and how much slower we are than the rest of Europe.” Marotta Praises Inter Milan Profits Marotta also discussed Inter’s first-ever positive balance sheet, attributing the success to the club’s sustainable management and international exposure. “Inter closed its financial year in profit for the first time in its history,” Marotta explained. “That didn’t happen by chance. The ownership was far-sighted, kept a winning management team in place, and followed a clear philosophy. “Our results, including two Champions League finals and participation in the Club World Cup, show that competence and delegation are at the heart of our success. “But remember, football is like a train – you can have the best managers in the world, but if you don’t win games, the economic results won’t follow.” Marotta Slams ‘Transitional League’ Serie A Has Become He went on to outline how foreign ownership has reshaped Italian football, forcing clubs to prioritise sustainability and player trading. “The old model of mecenatismo is gone,” Marotta noted. “Big clubs must sell to survive. Italy has become a transitional league, players come, then move to the Premier League or Saudi Arabia. “Even Modric arrived here at 40, which says it all. Our positive balance comes largely from revenues abroad: European competitions and the global market are what sustain us.” Football Constantly Evolving – Marotta
