Gerry Cardinale, president of Milan, expressed the hope that Inter can equalize the results of the season, but also underlined that the Rossoneri club has one more manager than Milan. In his speech, Cardinale reiterated the importance of maintaining the club's financial solidity, highlighting how the decision to end the summer in the red was a conscious choice made immediately after the elimination from the Champions League, when he assumed direct operational control of the club. According to the president, Milan's economic situation in the last four years has required a real change.
The manager also pointed out that Milan has always focused on self-financing, with the aim of not losing money but generating profits. Cardinale explained that the value of a team is built through investments in players, the so-called "assets". If the club were to sell, it would not necessarily recoup its initial costs, as a club's valuation depends not only on its balance sheet but also on its turnover and ability to win. “A club that wins earns, while one that doesn't win simply has to float,” he said, drawing a parallel with Milan's situation over the last ten years.
When talking about the rivalry with Inter, Cardinale said that he wakes up every morning with the hope that Inter can draw instead of winning, and that Milan can start building a series of successes. He also highlighted the presence of a high-level manager in the Inter management, Giuseppe Marotta, who according to him is an element that the Rossoneri do not have. This factor, according to Cardinale, helps to explain the differences in the economic balance sheets: Inter records a negative result of 24 million euros, while Milan has a surplus of 22.7 million. The Champions League, for both teams, represents a fundamental economic pillar.
Finally, the Milan president closed his speech with a message of hope and determination, underlining that the club is ready to take the necessary steps to return to a position of competitive advantage. With the season still underway, football fans will be able to observe how both teams' strategic and financial decisions will influence their path in national and international competitions.