Inter Milan’s shock elimination by Bodo/Glimt on the Champions League playoff stage has left a major dent within the membership’s funds, however the path to restoration could lie nearer to residence than anticipated.
The exit value Inter dearly, , UEFA’s €15 million prize for reaching the final 16, plus matchday income at San Siro, represented significant earnings for Oaktree’s steadiness sheet. Cristian Chivu’s aspect had entered the competitors as reigning runners-up, making the defeat all of the extra damaging when it comes to each picture and funds.
MONZA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 04: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, appears to be like on previous to the Coppa Italia Quarter-Last match between FC Internazionale and Torino at U-Energy Stadium on February 04, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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Inter look to recoup UCL losses by Scudetto & Coppa double
But the response from throughout the membership has been measured quite than panicked, and for good cause.
Inter stay in a commanding place to ship a home double for the primary time since José Mourinho’s treble-winning season of 2009-10.
In Serie A, Chivu has established a ten-point lead over second-placed Milan, a file factors tally by 26 video games for a first-time Inter supervisor. , with Atalanta or Lazio awaiting within the last at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico on 13 Could.
MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 24: Marcus Thuram reacts throughout the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match at Stadio San Siro on February 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
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The monetary reward for reaching each would assist offset the European exit. The Serie A title brings roughly €16 million in tv income distribution, whereas Coppa Italia winners pocket simply over €7 million.
It is not going to totally substitute Champions League earnings, however mixed with potential participant gross sales, a home double would go a good distance, and make Chivu a everlasting a part of Inter’s historical past within the course of.