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Inter aims decisively at the American market, strategic for economic growth and visibility. Marotta and Oaktree are already looking to the 2026 World Cup.

The entrepreneurial development of the new Inter under Oaktree also relies on the North American market, considered particularly strategic for future seasons.

Confirming this vision was Inter’s president, Beppe Marotta, during the latest Shareholders’ Meeting, where he emphasized the need to develop commercial strategies in the world’s most important markets: “The first of all is the American market,” he declared.

With this year’s Club World Cup and the 2026 World Cup taking place in the United States (along with Canada and Mexico), the coming years represent an unmissable showcase for an ambitious club like Inter.

The strategy of North American players

Following the example of Milan, Napoli, and Juventus, who have already benefited from visibility in recent years with acquisitions like Pulisic, McKennie, Musah, Gimenez, Lozano, and Weah, Inter has also attempted several times to attract talents born in the USA.

Years ago, there was interest in Folarin Balogun, now at Monaco, while last summer the deal for Tanner Tessmann from Venezia was almost finalized, but it fell through due to the player’s decision.

A first step was taken with the arrival of Canadian Tajon Buchanan, although his contribution to the Nerazzurri cause was almost negligible.

SIMONE INZAGHI POINTS THE FINGER ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )

Inter, the profiles followed for the future

As reported by Calciomercato.com, the monitoring of the US market continues. There has been a long-standing interest in Ricardo Pepi, born in 2003 and currently with PSV, but protected by a long contract with the Dutch club.

In midfield, Malick Tillman, who grew up at Bayern Munich and holds a European passport, is in focus. There are also eyes on Giovanni Reyna, leaving Borussia Dortmund but finding it challenging to fit into Simone Inzaghi‘s system.

Lastly, Joseph Scally, a full-back from Borussia Mönchengladbach, is back in the spotlight, previously discussed and potentially a backup for Dumfries, providing an important additional option on the wings.