Stars of Inter may leave after the elimination from the Champions League.

After an unexpected elimination in the play-off stage of the Champions League, the situation at Inter Milan has become unstable, especially for three of its most prominent players. Rumors from Italy suggest that the club may be willing to listen to offers for Marcus Thuram, Denzel Dumfries, and Nicolò Barella next summer, a strategy that reflects the urgent need to adjust its finances following the European disappointment.

Inter’s expectations for the season were high, with a clear goal of reaching the knockout stage of the Champions League. However, the defeat to Bodo/Glimt not only harmed the team’s morale but also had a significant financial impact. According to reports from Repubblica, the premature exit from the competition may force the club’s management to consider selling one of its stars to offset the financial losses.

In the last financial year, Inter reported a profit of 35 million euros, and to maintain a similar performance, the club should have already sold a standout player, as reported. The revenue obtained last season in the Champions League was impressive, totaling 137 million euros. However, this season, the club has only managed to raise 66 million, representing a drastic decline and an alarming financial reality, especially without the possibility of participating in the Club World Cup, which could have brought an additional 30 million to the Nerazzurri’s coffers.

Furthermore, the financial situation is not the only concern. The team, which reached a record revenue of 567 million euros last season, will also face a restructuring of the squad. Veterans Francesco Acerbi, Stefan De Vrij, Matteo Darmian, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are on their way out, as their contracts expire in June. This combination of factors makes Inter’s future even more uncertain, and the management led by Giuseppe Marotta will need to act quickly to stabilize the situation.

The premature elimination from the Champions League may, therefore, be just the beginning of a period of significant changes for Inter Milan. What is at stake is not only the club’s reputation but also its financial health and ability to compete at the highest level. The fate of Thuram, Dumfries, and Barella, therefore, may be decided in the coming weeks, with the entire football world closely watching how the nerazzurri handle this crisis.