Piero Ausilio takes a dig at Beppe Marotta: “He must be busy…”

Piero Ausilio speaks again about Inter a little over two months after parting ways with the Nerazzurri, following 28 years as part of the club’s management. The former sporting director spoke at the Social Football Summit in Turin, reflecting on his time with Inter, the reasons behind his departure, and his relationships with some of the key figures from his time in Milan: “I’m doing great; it was an important, long, special, and unique part of my professional life. But, like all good stories, there comes a time when they must come to an end,” Ausilio said, explaining that he considered September the right time to turn the page. The decision, in fact, came after a season highlighted by the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia, as well as the club’s financial success.

“For me, it was important to leave after a great victory, and that’s exactly what happened. I’ve always imagined leaving after winning the Scudetto and the Coppa Italia,” he added. The executive then noted that he would never have left Inter after the previous season, which ended with a second-place finish in the league and a loss in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Monaco.

Among the topics discussed were his relations with Inter’s executives following his departure. In particular, Ausilio revealed that he had not been in contact with President Giuseppe Marotta since September 1: “I haven’t had a chance to speak with him, but he’s probably very busy.”

The situation is different with Dario Baccin, his longtime collaborator and current head of the sports department, and with Cristian Chivu. “I see Dario Baccin regularly; he worked with me for ten years. Relationships don’t just disappear overnight. I hear from and see Chivu, just like many of the guys. I was there for many years; you don’t suddenly forget such a long period of your life.”

The former sporting director also interpreted the continuity the club has provided to his team as recognition of the work they’ve accomplished: “The very fact that Inter has ensured continuity in a project—by relying on the person who was my assistant for ten years—is a recognition of my work.”