Oaktree granted the loan to Suning in 2021 and it was guaranteed by their stake in the club. Oaktree took charge after Suning failed to meet Tuesday's deadline of repaying the debt.Under such a scheme, Oaktree had the potential right to take control of the club in the event of a default on the loan and interest from it.It had been unclear whether Oaktree would look to sell Inter, but managing director Alejandro Cano said it is looking to the long-term future.
"Our initial focus is operational and financial stability. We have great respect for Inter Milan's management team," Oaktree managing director Alejandro Cano said. Founded in 1908, Inter are among the most famous clubs in Italian football, having won the league 20 times, and are home to top players including
Suning bought a majority stake in the club in 2016 in one of the highest profile forays by a Chinese business into European football. "As new owners, we recognize our responsibility to Inter Milan's community, history and legacy," Cano said in a statement."We are committed to the long-term success of the Nerazzurri and believe our ambitions for the club are united with those of its passionate fans in Italy and around the world."
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