The cyclone is back. While an era is consummating on the Rossoneri side of the Naviglio, a new one has begun on the Nerazzurri. Erick Thohir's presence in Milan is no longer a novelty, or at least in an absolute sense. Because in reality the Indonesian tycoon still arouses a lot of curiosity, both among fans and insiders. With the tireless attitude typical of Asians, Thohir works tirelessly every minute of the day, with the aim of building a great Inter. At least this is what the fans, so far rather confused about the maneuvers of the new club, are hoping for.
The Nerazzurri president is a skilled communicator and perhaps for this reason he has kept a low profile up to now. However, it is inevitable that everyone awaits the market anxiously, also because the works are in progress and this is there for all to see. Even yesterday, a few hours after disembarking from Jakarta, Thohir gathered all his collaborators in the club headquarters. Massimo and Angelo Mario Moratti, Marco Branca and Piero Ausilio were present at the summit, as well as Stefano Capozucca, sporting director of Livorno, who presented himself to talk about Ruben Botta, owned by Inter but currently on loan in Tuscany. At the end of the meeting, which lasted more than three hours, relaxed faces and closed mouths. “The next six months will be important – explained the tycoon. – We have a new strategy and a new structure, we will have to work hard. Before choosing a young or experienced reinforcement we will evaluate the needs of the team.
It's certainly not good to have players in the squad who don't see the pitch." Vague speech, which however leaves us with two clues. The first: Inter will be strengthened according to the guidelines dictated by Mazzarri. Second: someone will be sold, also to collect the necessary resources. Much more vague Massimo Moratti, who took refuge behind a "we haven't talked about the transfer market, but Erick told me that he is looking around". The Inter management doesn't mention names, but the market always leaves some traces. It is clear that the first target on the shopping list is Nainggolan, the Cagliari midfielder who has long been in the Nerazzurri's sights. The Belgian is liked on and off the pitch, also due to his Indonesian origins which would be quite convenient for Thohir. Cellino has always held out, but this time he could satisfy the player, now ready for the leap in quality. Mazzarri then asked for a first striker, inevitable given the injuries of Milito and Icardi and the difficulties of Belfodil. There are many names, some of great depth (Dzeko and Osvaldo above all), others of perspective (Mitroglu of Olympiacos and Rondon of Rubin Kazan). Then there is the question of wingers, subject however to Pereira's departure.
But in the meantime Mazzarri will have to get by with what he has. Sampdoria arrives at San Siro on Sunday (15 pm) and Inter cannot afford any more missteps after the one in Bologna. The coach seems oriented towards confirming Dall'Ara's formation, with Zanetti replacing the injured Nagatomo as the only change. The captain will thus become the owner again on the most important day, at least on a symbolic level, given that it will also be the first at the San Siro in Thohir. In addition to the tycoon and Moratti, there will also be about fifty former historic Nerazzurri players, invited to bless the new cycle.
