Inter continues to be talked about off the pitch too: according to Corriere della Sera, a Qatari investment fund, AlMirqab, has expressed interest in taking a minority stake in the Nerazzurri club. The name circulating is that of Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber AlThani, known as HBJ, former prime minister of Qatar and cousin of the current emir. Although contacts with Oaktree, the current owner, are still at a verbal level, the potential operation is not yet a concrete negotiation.
HBJ, 67, has a long history of investing in Italy, particularly Milan. In 2023 he purchased 80% of the property in via MonteNapoleone8 for 1.1 billion euros from the French group Kering, and subsequently, through his company Constellation Hotels, took possession of VillaCertosa, the historic residence of the Berlusconi family in Sardinia, for around 350 million euros. These deals demonstrate his propensity to invest in high-value, long-term assets, a model that could reflect his interest in Inter.
HBJ's possible entry into the club could also be linked to the project for the new stadium in Milan, which Inter and ACMilan are studying as a fundamental step for the financial and sporting future of the two teams. The presentation of the first renderings is expected between the end of October and the beginning of November, while the preparatory work continues. The valuation at which Oaktree would be willing to sell a stake remains uncertain, but the prospect of an international investor could bring strategic and financial benefits to the club.
At the moment AlMirqab's interest is still a declaration of intent. No formal offer has been presented and it is not known whether the proposal will be accepted or whether it will evolve into a concrete agreement. Inter fans and stakeholders will have to await further developments, but the news confirms that the club continues to be an attractive target for global investors. Should the deal materialise, Inter could see a new partner with significant resources and a long-term vision for the club and its future stadium.