Roma and Fiorentina were beaten finalists in the Europa League and Conference League respectively, leaving Inter as the league’s last hope of European silverware this season. There are signs Serie A is recovering, however. Chelsea, Liverpool, City and Manchester United have also reached Finals during this time. Juventus have reached two Finals in that period, yet Chelsea have won the trophy twice since 2010, and Liverpool once. Italy has not provided a Champions League winner since Inter themselves won it with Jose Mourinho at the helm 13 years ago. ‘It’s a source of great pride and satisfaction to achieve a target like this, which is the reward for our efforts across the whole season.’ We know they are favourites but we have to cause them problems, make them suffer. ‘There’s definitely a gap between the Premier League and Serie A, and between City and Inter. But Inter will give it our best shot until the very end. ‘It’s a credit to Pep Guardiola who is definitely the best coach in the world.
They’re a club we have a great relationship with. City deserve our utmost compliments, however. ‘You also need competence and experience.
‘In sport, in football, it doesn’t always figure that who spends the most, wins the most,’ said Marotta. In a rare interview with UK media, Marotta heaped praise on City but is confident his club are in with a shout. Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta is one of the game’s smartest operators and has rebuilt the club since joining in 2018. The clubs meet in Saturday’s Final in Istanbul, with City overwhelming favourites to complete a Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble. Inter stand between City and lifting this trophy for the first time. Manchester City have been warned by Champions League rivals Inter Milan that huge spending is no guarantee of European glory.
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