Ausilio Spills the Beans: Inter’s Mercato Map revealed at the Festival della Serie A

The Director’s Cut: Parma Edition

The corridors of the Festival della Serie A in Parma were buzzing today as Piero Ausilio, the architect of Inter’s squad depth, sat down for an exhaustive interview on the state of the club. Ausilio didn't mince words, touching on everything from the drama in Turkey to the physical reconstruction of the defense. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the message was clear: Inter is open for business, but only on their terms under the watchful eye of Oaktree.

The "Telenovela" and the Midfield Engine

Addressing the elephant in the room—the persistent rumors regarding Hakan Calhanoglu and Fenerbahce—Ausilio was sharp. "I hope this Turkish telenovela brings as much luck as the last one," he joked, referencing last summer’s saga before a Scudetto-winning season. He was firm that Hakan remains a central pillar of the project under Chivu and "contracts are meant to be respected."

On the offensive front of the midfield, Ausilio confirmed that the track for Curtis Jones remains active. While the negotiation with Liverpool is far from a handshake deal, the interest is genuine. He also clarified the status of Aleksandar Stankovic, acknowledging the player’s desire to stay and fight for a spot, while admitting the club would evaluate "major offers" that could fund other operations.

Defensive Reinforcements and the Massolin Move

The defense remains the priority for the "Marotta-Ausilio" duo before the summer retreat. Ausilio confirmed that Oumar Solet is the primary target to replace the outgoing veterans, with talks with Udinese already moving into a decisive phase. Interestingly, he also touched upon the acquisition of Yanis Massolin from Modena, noting that while the player is officially an Inter asset, he will likely be loaned out to gain necessary Serie A experience. Ausilio praised Chivu's vision for a younger, more dynamic backline, signaling an end to the era of relying solely on aging constants like Acerbi.

The ForzaIM Take

Ausilio is playing the classic "good cop" to Marotta's "bad cop." By confirming interest in Solet and Jones, he's keeping the fans excited, but by leaving the door open for "big offers" for the likes of Stankovic or even Bastoni, he’s respecting the financial reality of the Oaktree era. The "Turkish Telenovela" comment is a classic deflection—he knows Hakan is staying, and he's using the media noise to distract from the quiet, clinical work being done on the Solet deal.

If Ausilio has to sell one major "asset" like Stankovic to fund both Solet and Curtis Jones, is that a trade-off you are willing to make?

Forza Inter sempre!