Beppe Marotta, president of Inter Milan, stated that the heavy defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final this evening will not influence coach Simone Inzaghi’s future with the club.

Inter suffered a 0:5 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain tonight in Munich, marking their most significant loss in a Champions League final.

This season, the Milan side lost only 370 seconds throughout the Champions League, yet they faltered dramatically in the key match.

“It was a disappointing night; the opposition surpassed us in every aspect, and they deserve all the praise. This result should not overshadow our view of the season and the prior achievements leading to the final. It was a poor performance, and we’re disappointed for the game and our numerous supporters,” Marotta commented to Sky Italia.

A few months back, Inter had the potential to secure a treble but ultimately left empty-handed.

“Reaching the final was challenging; we got here by overcoming teams like Bayern and Barcelona. Tonight, we appeared vulnerable, yet I am thankful to both the players and the coach. With 59 matches across all competitions, this team and this club have demonstrated that they belong on this stage. We accept the defeat, congratulate our opponents, and will move forward,” Marotta remarked.

Coach Inzaghi received interest from various European clubs, including Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, leading Marotta to address the situation.

“There will be no shift in our evaluation. We have already stated our intention to meet with Inzaghi next week; he has one year left on his contract, and over the past four years, he has proven himself deserving of his position. Many of our successes can be attributed to him,” the Milan president said.

Inter has now lost two Champions League finals in the past three years and remains the last Italian team to have won the trophy, achieving that feat in 2010.

“Italy is no longer the football haven it once was. It’s viewed as a stepping stone for players who are pursued by other clubs offering salaries we simply cannot match,” Marotta stated.

“This includes teams like Paris Saint-Germain that operate with boundless budgets. However, we do not wish to use that as an excuse. Made in Italy remains a brand capable of reaching finals, thanks to our Italian coaching traditions, but it’s evident that certain clubs have a much higher likelihood of success,” he concluded.

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