Inter is revealing a weak point in its goalkeeping purchasing strategy: it is not always true that spending little means making the right choice. Josep Martínez's performance against Club Brugge served as a wake-up call for the Rossoneri management, especially when compared with the already known errors, such as the one against Real Madrid, where Valverde's pressure left space for Gala to score. Furthermore, Inter saw that, in Tresoldi's second and third goals, Martínez could have intervened better, avoiding being hit or going out incorrectly. These incidents highlight how choosing a “low cost” goalkeeper does not necessarily guarantee a solid defense.
After Handanović's departure, Inter continued to allocate limited budgets to goalkeepers. The purchase of Yannick Oana, which was resold for over 50 million euros, was considered a stroke of genius. German goalkeeper Manuel Sommer, who played three seasons at Inter, was also bought for just 6 million euros and has proven to be a valid player. However, with Martínez, spent more than double compared to Sommer, the club did not achieve a high level result, since the goalkeeper had been reserved for Sommer. Inter have therefore demonstrated that they are unable to find a top-level goalkeeper at an affordable price.
The club also decided to spend 40 million euros on the current goalkeeper, Carnesecchi, but chose another low-cost shot in the summer. Provedel, who has already gained years of ownership in Lazio, has been chosen as Inter's new goalkeeper. However, the club has yet to demonstrate whether this investment will bring positive results. If Inter are unable to find a top-level goalkeeper at an affordable price, they may need to change the way they market goalkeepers in the future.
In summary, Inter have shown that they are unable to find a top-level goalkeeper at an affordable price, but it is unclear whether the club will be able to find a new top-level goalkeeper in the future. If Inter can find a new top-level goalkeeper at an affordable price, the club may be able to improve its defense and continue to compete for titles.