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Thomas Zilliacus has been very vocal in his intent to take over Inter in previous months, but his activity didn’t amount to much in the end.

Finnish Tycoon Zilliacus Halts Operations to Buy Inter

February 29, 2024 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Thomas Zilliacus has been very vocal about his intent to take over Inter in previous months, but his activity didn’t amount to much in the end. He’s withdrawing, at least momentarily, due to recent legal issues. Steven Zhang is firmly in control.

Zilliacus Raises Funds for His Audacious Inter Offer

November 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Finnish billionaire Thomas Zilliacus is continuing his very public bid to take over Inter and has taken tangible steps to convince Stevan Zhang to sell the team: “I had already stated my intentions a while back. We signed off on a €2.5B gathering of funds with a few investors."

Steven Zhang, assisted by Goldman Sachs, is looking to buy time to find the money to repay a mammoth loan from Oaktree, which he used to finance Inter.

Inter Owner Working Behind the Scenes to Stay in Charge

October 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Steven Zhang has every intention of keeping ahold of Inter, as he suggested during the recent board meeting. He’s operating quietly to ensure he’s not forced to give up the club, which he used as collateral in a €275M loan from Oaktree. There's no ongoing due diligence.

Inter closed the last six months of 2023 in the black by €22M thanks to vastly superior income compared to previous seasons.

More Investors Lining Up Ahead of Possible Inter Sale

October 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Finnish billionaire Thomas Zilliacus wouldn’t be the only one vying to acquire Inter if the Zhang family decided to give up the club. Some Saudi families and the American fund Silver Lake are poking around too. The latter was rumored to be keen on a minority stake in the recent past.

Finnish tycoon Thomas Zilliacus is out in the open concerning his bid to acquire Inter. He expounded on his project in an interview.

Zilliacus Doubles Down on His Intention to Buy Inter

October 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Finnish tycoon Thomas Zilliacus is out in the open concerning his bid to acquire Inter. He expounded on his project: “I think everything is for sale at the right price. The Zhang family is doing a fantastic job. They are footing them and made them what they are today."

Finnish Tycoon Sets Sights on Inter, Recruits Investors

October 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Finnish billionaire and philanthropist Thomas Zilliacus doesn't hide his passion for Inter, and he has reached out to other moguls in his bid to take over the club. He recently tweeted to Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, who just pulled out of the race to acquire Manchester United.

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