Inter finances at risk as Champions League struggles mount

Inter’s Champions League struggles could come at a heavy financial cost, with failure to reach…

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Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 10:20 AM

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Inter Milan could be forced to sell a key player if they fail to reach the Champions League last 16.
Owners Oaktree reportedly consider reaching the round of 16 the club's only acceptable outcome.
Inter suffered consecutive Champions League defeats against Real Madrid and Club Brugge.

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Inter Milan's poor Champions League form could lead to major financial fallout and potentially force the sale of a key player. Owners Oaktree reportedly view qualifying for the round of 16 as an essential target, but back-to-back losses against Real Madrid and Club Brugge have placed their campaign in jeopardy.

Reaching the round of 16 is estimated to be worth €18-20m, funding that has previously helped Inter avoid selling star players. Manager Cristian Chivu's squad must navigate upcoming matches against teams including Shakhtar Donetsk, Feyenoord, and Liverpool to recover their position.

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Inter finances at risk as Champions League struggles mount

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